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ORDER  OF  WORSHIP. 


The  minister  shall  begin  the  service  by  reading 
one  or  more  of  the  following  sentences  from 
the  Holy  Word. 

^klUSE  and  shine,  for  thy  light  is  come,  and 
the  glory  of  the  Loud  is  risen  upon  thee.  Isa. 
lx.  1.) 

Behold,  I  stand  at  the  door  and  knock:  If 
any  man  hear  my  voice  and  open  the  door,  I 
will  come  in  to  him  and  will  sup  with  him,  and 
he  with  me.     (Rev.  iii.  20.) 

The  spirit  and  the  bride  say,  Come:  And  let 
him  that  heareth,  say,  Come:  And  let  him  that 
is  athirst,  Come:  And  whosoever  will,  let  him 
come  and  take  of  the  water  of  life  freely.  (Rev. 
xxii.  17.) 

The  Lord  loveth  the  gates  of  Zion  more  than 
all  the  dwellings  of  Jacob.     (Ps.  Ixxxvii.  2.) 

Lift  up  your  hands  in  the  sanctuary,  and  bless 
the  Lord.  The  Lord  that  made  heaven  and  earth 
bless  thee  out  of  Zion.     (Ps.  cxxxiv.  2,  3.) 

Behold  how  good  and  pleasant  it  is  for  breth- 
ren to  dwell  together  in  unity.  It  is  like  the 
precious  ointment  upon  the  head,  that  ran  down 
upon  the  beard,  even  Aaron's  beard:  that  went 
down  to  the  skirts  of  his  garment:  as  the  dew 
of  Hermon  that  descended  upon  the  mountains 
of  Zion:  for  there  the  Lord  commanded  the 
blessing,  even  life  for  evermore.     (Ps.  cxxxiii.) 


4  ORDER  OF  WORSHIP. 

Behold,  the  Lord's  hand  is  not  shortened  that 
it  cannot  save;  neither  is  his  ear  heavy,  that  it 
cannot  hear:  but  your  iniquities  have  separated 
between  you  and  your  God,  and  your  sins  have 
hid  his  face  from  you.     (Isa.  lix.  1,  2.) 

O  Zion,  that  bringest  good  tidings,  get  thee 
up  into  the  high  mountain:  O  Jerusalem,  that 
bringest  good  tidings,  lift  up  thy  voice  with 
strength;  lift  it  up,  be  not  afraid;  say  unto  the 
cities  of  Judah,  Behold  your  God.    (Is.  xl.  9.) 

It  shall  come  to  pass,  that  whosoever  shall 
call  on  the  name  of  the  Lord,  shall  be  deliver- 
ed: for  in  mount  Zion  and  in  Jerusalem  shall 
be  deliverance,  as  the  Lord  hath  said,  and  in 
the  remnant  whom  the  Lord  shall  call.  (Joel 
ii.  S2.) 

There  is  a  river,  the  streams  whereof  shall 
make  glad  the  city  of  God:  the  holy  place  of 
the  tabernacles  of  the  Most  High.  God  is  in 
the  midst  of  her,  she  shall  not  be  moved.  (Ps. 
xlvi.  4,  5.) 

Behold,  I  create  new  heavens,  and  a  new 
earth:  and  the  former  shall  not  be  remembered, 
nor  come  into  mind.  But  be  ye  glad  and  rejoice 
for  ever  in  that  which  I  create;  for  behold,  I 
create  Jerusalem  a  rejoicing,  and  her  p'eople  a 
joy.     (Is.  lxv.  17,  18.) 

Ho,  every  one  that  thirsteth,  come  ye  to  the 
waters,  and  he  that  hath  no  money;  come  ye, 
buy,  and  eat;  yea,  come,  buy  wine  and  milk 
without  money  and  without  price.     (Is.  lv.  1.) 

[The  minister,  at  his  discretion,  may  read  any  other 
suitable  portions  of  the  Word,  instead  of  these.] 


ORDER  OF  WORSHIP.  5 

[Then  shall  be  read  the  Ten  Commandments.] 
NOW  therefore  hearken,  0  Israel,  unto  the 
statutes  and  judgments,  which  I  teach  you  for 
to  do,  that  ye  may  live,  and  go  in  and  possess 
the  land  which  the  Loud  God  of  your  fathers 
givcth  you.  Ye  shall  not  add  to  the  word  which 
I  command  you,  neither  shall  ye  diminish  from 
it,  that  ye  may  keep  the  commandments  of  the 
Lord  your  God  which  I  command  you. 
God  spake  all  these  words,  saying, 
(1.)  I  AM  the  Lord  thy  God,  who  have 
brought  thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  out  of 
the  house  of  bondage.  Thou  shalt  have  no  other 
gods  before  me.  Thou  shalt  not  make  unto  thee 
any  graven  image,  or  any  likeness  of  any  thing 
that  is  in  heaven  above,  or  that  is  in  the  earth 
beneath,  or  that  is  in  the  water  under  the  earth: 
Thou  shalt  not  bow  down  thyself  to  them,  nor 
serve  them:  for  I  the  Loud  thy  God  am  a  zeal- 
ous God,  visiting  the  iniquity  of  the  fathers 
upon  the  children  unto  the  third  and  fourth 
generation,  to  them  that  hate  me;  and  shewing 
mercy  unto  the  thousanth  generation  of  them 
that  love  me,  and  keep  my  commandments. 

(2.)  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the 
Lord  thy  God  in  vain;  for  the  Lord  will  not 
hold  him  guiltless  that  taketh  his  name  in  vain. 
(3.)  Remember  the  Sabbath  day,  to  keep  it 
holy.  Six  days  shalt  thou  labour,  and  do  all  thy 
work:  but  the  seventh  day  is  the  sabbath  of  the 
Lord  thy  God:  in  it  thou  shalt  not  do  any  work, 
thou,  nor  thy  son,  nor  thy  diiu^ntc-v,  thy  man- 


6  ORDER  OP  WORSHIP. 

servant,  nor  thy  maid-servant,  nor  thy  cattle, 
nor  thy  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates:  For  in 
six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the 
sea,  and  all  that  in  them  is,  and  rested  the  se- 
venth day:  wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  the  sab- 
bath-day, and  hallowed  it. 

(4.)  Honour  thy  father  and  thy  mother,  that 
thy  days  may  be  long  upon  the  land  which  the 
Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

(5/)  Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

(6.)  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

(7.)  Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

(8.)  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against 
thy  neighbour. 

(9.)  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's 
house. 

(10.)  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's 
wife,  nor  his  man-servant,  nor  his  maid -servant, 
nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  any  thing  that  is 
thy  neighbours.     (Exodus,  xx.) 

Then  shall  the  minister  say 
O  COME  let  us  worship,  let  us  fall  down  and 
kneel  before  the  Lord  our  Maker. 

Then  all  kneeling,  the  Lord's  prayer  shall  be 
qffered  up;  or  such  supplication  as  the  minis- 
ter may  see  proper. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  the  heavens;  hallow- 
ed be  thy  name.  Thy  kingdom  come,  thy  will 
be  done,  as  in  heaven,  so  also  in  earth.  Give 
us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our 


O  It  TIER  OF  WORSHIP.  7 

debts,  as  \vc  also  forgive  our  debtors.  Ami  lead 
us  not  into  temptation,  but  to  deliver  us  from 
evil:  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power, 
and  the  glory,  for  ever.    Amen. 

Then  shall  be  sung,  a  selection  from  the  word: 
or  where  it  cannot  be  conveniently  sung,  it 
shall  be  read.  The  people  all  standing. 

After  which  shall  follow  a  lesson  from  the  word. 
Then  shall  all  colled  ions  be  made;  after  whick 
shall  be  sung  a  hymn. 

THEN  SHALL  THE  SERMON  BE  DELIVERED. 

The  sermon  being  ended,  one  of  the  selections 
shall  be  sung,  the  people  all  standing.  Then 
shall  be  offered  up  a  thanksgiving,  or  if  the 
Lord's  prayer  has  not  previously  been  used, 
it  shall  be  here.  Then  shall  be  sung  a  hymn; 
and  the  service  closed  by  the  benediction. 

The  Lord  bless  you  and  keep  you;  the  Lord 
make  his  face  to  shine  upon  you,  and  be  gracious 
unto  you;  the  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon 
you,  and  give  you  peace. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  be 
with  you  all. — Amen. 


The  order  of  the  Evening  service  shall  be  the 
same  as  the  Morning,  with  the  exception  of 
the  omission  of  the  Ten  Commandments. 


I    , 


SELECTIONS. 


SELECTIONS. 

Note. — The  selections  are  arranged  under  three 
heads,  viz: 

1  After  Prayer. 

£  After  Sermon. 

3  Particular  Occasions. 

The  selections  under  each  head  are  numbered. 

The  minister  stating  the  number  of  the  selection 
to  be  used,  the  people  can  readily  find  it,  as 
they  Will  turn  to  the  selections  which  the  part 
of  the  service  performing  indicates:  thus  if 
the  minister  after  prayer  says,  selection  iii, 
the  people  will  turn  to  the  selections  appoint- 
ed to  be  used  after  prayer.  The  particular  se- 
lections are  designed  for  all  special  occasions; 
and  their  use  thus  depends  upon  the  sermon  or 
special  service,  as  baptism,  fyc.  and  are  there- 
fore to  be  used  after  sermon,  or  during  the 
performance  of  some  special  service. 

SELECTIONS-AFTER  PRAYER. 

}Sel.  1.  Ps.  li. 

1.  HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  0  God,  according 
to  thy  loving  kindness. 

2.  According  to  the  multitude  of  thy  tender 
mercies  blot  out  my  transgressions. 

3.  Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquity, 
and  cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 

4.  For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions;  and 
my  sin  is  ever  before  me. 

5.  Against  thee  only  have  1  sinned,  and  done 
evil  in  thy  sight. 


10  SELECTIONS 

6.  That  thou  mightest  be  justified  when  thou 
speakest;  and  be  clear  when  thou  judgest. 

Sel.  2.  Ps.  lxii.  5. 

1.  My  soul,  wait  thou  only  upon  God;  for  my 
expectation  is  from  him. 

2.  He  only  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation,  my 
defence;  I  shall  not  be  moved. 

3.  In  God  is  my  salvation  and  glory,  the  rock 
of  my  strength;  my  trust  is  in  God. 

4.  Trust  in  him  at  all  times  ye  people,  pour 
out  your  heart  before  him. 

Bel.  3.  Fs.  cxix.  169. 

1.  Let  my  cry  come  before  thee,  0  Lord;  give 
me  understanding  according  to  thy  word. 

2.  Let  my  supplication  come  before  thee:  de- 
liver me  according  to  thy  word. 

5.  Let  thy  right  hand  help  me,  for  I  have 
chosen  thy  precepts. 

4.  Let  my  soul  live,  and  it  shall  praise  thee; 
and  let  thy  judgments  help  me. 

SeL  4.  Fs.  cxix.  35. 

1.  Make  me  to  go  in  the  path  of  thy  com- 
mandments; for  therein  do  I  delight. 

2.  Incline  my  heart  to  thy  testimonies,  and 
not  to  covetousness. 

5.  Turn  away  mine  eyes  from  beholding  va- 
nity; quicken  thou  me  in  thy  way. 

4.  Establish  thy  word  to  thy  servant,  that  I 
may  fear  thee. 

5.  Behold,  I  have  longed  for  thy  precepts: 
quicken  me  in  thy  righteousness. 


AFTER  PRAIKK.  11 

Sel.  5.  Ps.  cm.  8. 

1.  The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious,  slow 
to  anger,  and  plenteous  in  mercy. 

2.  lie  will  not  always  chide;  neither  will  he 
keep  his  anger  for  ever. 

3.  He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins, 
nor  rewarded  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

4.  For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth, 
so  great  is  his  mercy  towards  them  that  fear  him. 

5.  As  far  as  is  tho  east  from  the  west,  so  far 
hath  he  removed  our  transgressions  from  us. 

6.  Like  as  a  father  piticth  his  children,  so  the 
Lord  piticth  them  that  fear  him. 

7.  For  he  knoweth  our  frame;  he  remember- 
eth  we  are  but  dust. 

Set.  G.  Ps.  xxviii.  6. 

1.  Blessed  be  the   Lord;  because  he  hath 
heard  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

2.  The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  my  shield; 
my  heart  trusted  in  him,  and  I  am  helped. 

3.  Therefore  my  heart  rejoiceth  greatly;  and 
iwith  my  song  will  I  praise  him. 

4.  The  Lord  is  their  strength;  and  he  is  the 
saving  strength  of  his  anointed. 

5.  Save  thy  people,   and   bless  their  inheri- 
tance: feed  them  also,  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 

feel.  7.  Ps.  xxxiii.  18. 

1.  Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them 
that  fear  him:  upon  them  that  hope  in  his  mercy. 

2.  To  deliver  their  soul  from  death,  and  to 
keep  them  alive  in  famine. 


12  SELECTIONS 

S.  Our  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord:  he  is  our 
help  and  our  shield. 

4.  For  our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  him:  because 
we  have  trusted  in  his  holy  name. 

5.  Let  thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  be  upon  us,  ac- 
cording as  we  hope  in  thee. 

Sel.  8.  Luke  i.  46. 

1.  My  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord5  and  my 
spirit  hath  rejoiced  in  God  my  Saviour. 

2.  For  he  that  is  mighty,  hath  done  great 
things:  and  holy  is  his  name. 

3.  And  his  mercy  is  on  them  that  fear  him, 
from  generation  to  generation. 

4.  He  hath  shewed  strength  with  his  arm;  he 
hath  scattered  the  proud  in  the  imagination  of 
their  hearts. 

5.  He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  from  their 
seats;  and  exalted  them  of  low  degree. 

6.  He  hath  filled  the  hungry  with  good  things, 
and  hath  sent  the  rich  empty  away. 

7.  He  hath  hoi  pen  his  servant  Israel,  in  re- 
membrance of  his  mercy. 

Set.  9.  Hob.  in.  17.  '    ■ 

1.  Although  the  fig  tree  shall  not  blossom, 
neither  shall  there  be  fruit  in  the  vines; 

2.  The  labour  of  the  olive  shall  fail,  and  the 
fields  shall  yield  no  meat; 

3.  The  flocks  shall  be  cut  off  from  the  fold, 
and  no  herd  shall  be  in  the  stalls: 

4.  Yet  will  I  rejoice  in  the  Lord;  I  will  joy 
in  the  God  of  my  salvation. 


AFTER   TRAYEK.  13 

{jpLJO.  Ps.  CXXXVI. 

1.0  give  thanks  to  the  Lord;  for  he  is  good: 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2.  Who  hath  remembered  us  in  our  low  estate: 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

3.  And  hath  redeemed  us  from  our  enemies: 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

4.  Who  giveth  food  to  all  flesh:  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

5.  O  give  thanks  to  the  God  of  heaven:  for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Sel.  11.  Ts.  xcv. 

1.  0  come,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord;  let  us 
heartily  rejoice  in  the  strength  of  our  salvation. 

2.  Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with 
thanksgiving;  and  shew  ourselves  glad  in  him 
with  psalms. 

3.  For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God,  and  a  great 
King  above  all  gods. 

4.  In  his  hands  are  all  the  corners  of  the  earth; 
and  the  strength  of  the  hills  is  his  also. 

5.  The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it;  and  his 
hands  prepared  the  dry  land. 

6.  O  come  let  us  worship  and  fall  down;  and 
kneel  before  the  Lord  our  Maker. 

7.  For  he  is  the  Lord  our  God;  and  we  are  the 
people  of  his  pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  his  hand. 

8.  0  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holi- 
ness; let  the  whole  earth  stand  in  awe  of  him. 

Sel.  13.  Ps.  xcviii. 

1.  O  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song;  for  he 
hath  done  marvellous  things:  [B] 


14  SELECTIONS 

2.  With  his  own  right  hand,  and  with  his 
holy  arm,  hath  he  gotten  himself  the  victory. 

3.  The  Lord  declared  his  salvation:  his  righ- 
teousness hath  he  openly  shewed  in  the  sight  of 
the  heathen. 

4.  He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  truth 
toward  the  house  of  Israel;  and  all  the  ends  of 
the  world  have  seen  the  salvation  of  our  God. 

5.  Shew  yourselves  joyful  unto  the  Lord,  all 
ye  lands;  sing,  rejoice,  and  give  thanks. 

6.  Praise  the  Lord  upon  the  harp;  sing  to  the 
harp  with  a  psalm  of  thanksgiving. 

7.  With  trumpets  also  and  shawms,  O  show 
yourselves  joyful  before  the  Lord  the  King. 

8.  Let  the  sea  make  a  noise,  and  all  that 
therein  is;  the  round  world,  and  they  that  dwell 
therein. 

9.  Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands;  and  let  the 
hills  be  joyful  together  before  the  Lord:  for  he 
cometh  to  judge  the  earth. 

10.  With  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the 
world,  and  the  people  with  equity. 

SeL  14.  Ps.  xcn. 

1.  It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the 
Lord,  and  to  sing  praises  unto  thy  name,  O 
Most  Highest. 

2.  To  tell  of  thy  loving  kindness  early  in  the 
morning;  and  of  thy  truth  in  the  night  season. 

3.  Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and 
upon  the  lute;  upon  a  loud  instrument,  and 
upon  the  harp. 

4.  For  thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  through 


AFTER    PRAYER.  15 

thy  works;  and  I  will  rejoice  in  giving  praise 
for  the  operations  of  thy  hand. 

\Sel.  15.  Fs.  cxlv.  18, 

1.  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call 
upon  him:  to  all  that  call  upon  him  in  truth. 

2.  He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of  them  that  fear 
him:  he  also  will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  save 
them. 

3.  The  Lord  preserveth  all  them  that  love 
him:  but  all  the  wicked  will  he  destroy. 

4.  My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the 
Lord:  and  let  all  flesh  bless  his  holy  name  for 
ever  and  ever. 

Sel.  16.  Ps.  cm. 

1.  O  speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works  of 
his,  in  all  places  of  his  dominion.  Praise  thou 
the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

2.  Praise  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  all  that 
is  within  me,  praise  his  holy  name. 

3.  Praise  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  forget  not 
I  all  his  benefits. 

4.  Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin,  and  healeth  all 
thine  infirmities. 

5.  Who  saveth  thy  life  from  destruction,  and 
crowneth  thee  with  mercy  and  loving  kindness. 

6.  O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  angels  of  his,  ye 
that  excel  in  strength;  ye  that  fulfil  his  com- 
mandments, and  hearken  unto  the  voice  of  his 
word. 

7.  O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts,  ye  ser- 
vants of  his  that  do  his  pleasure. 


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Sel.  17.  Ps.  lxxxviii. 

1.  O  Lord  God  of  my  salvation,  I  have  cried 
day  and  night  before  thee. 

2.  Let  my  prayer  come  before  thee:  incline 
thine  ear  unto  my  cry. 

3.  For  my  soul  is  full  of  troubles,  and  my 
life  draweth  nigh  unto  the  grave. 

Sel.  18.  Ps.  cxlv.  8. 

1.  The  Lord  is  gracious  and  full  of  compas 
sion;  slow  to  anger  and  of  great  mercy. 

2.  The  Lord  is  good  to  all:  and  his  tender 
mercies  are  over  all  his  works. 

5.  All  thy  works  shall  praise  thee,  0  Lord; 
and  all  thy  saints  shall  bless  thee. 

4.  They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  thy  king- 
dom, and  talk  of  thy  power. 

5.  To  make  known  to  the  sons  of  men  his 
mighty  acts,  and  the  glorious  majesty  of  his 
kingdom. 

6.  Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom, 
and  thy  dominion  through  all  generations. 


AFTER.  SERMON. 

Sel.  1.  Ps.  cxxn. 

1.  I  WAS  glad  when  they  said  unto  me,  let 
us  go  into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

2.  Our  feet  shall  stand  within  thy  gates,  O 
Jerusalem:  Jerusalem  is  builded  as  a  city  that 
is  compact  together. 

S.  Whither  the  tribes  go  up,  the  tribes  of  the 
Lord,  a  testimony  to  Israel,  to  give  thanks  to 
the  name  of  the  Lord. 


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4.  For  there  are  set  thrones  of  judgment,  the 
thrones  of  the  house  of  David. 

5.  Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem:  they  shall 
prosper  that  do  love  thee. 

6.  Peace  be  within  thy  walls:  prosperity  with- 
in thy  palaces. 

7.  For  my  brethren  and  companions  sake,  I 
will  now  say,  Peace  be  within  thee. 

8.  Because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our 
God,  I  will  seek  thy  good. 

Sel.  2.  Fs.  xix.  7. 

1.  The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  convert- 
ing the  soul:  the  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure, 
making  wise  the  simple. 

2.  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  rejoic- 
ing the  heart:  the  commandment  of  the  Lord 
is  pure,  enlightening  the  eyes. 

3.  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring 
for  ever:  the  judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true 
and  righteous  altogether. 

4.  Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  medi- 
tation of  my  heart,  be  acceptable  in  thy  sight, 
O  Lord,  my  strength  and  my  Redeemer. 

'Sel.  3.  Rev.  xn.  10. 

1.  Now  is  come  the  salvation,  and  the  strength, 
and  the  kingdom  of  our  God,  and  the  power  of 
his  Christ. 

2.  For  the  accuser  of  our  brethren  is  cast  down, 
who  accused  them  before  God,  day  and  night. 

3.  And  they  overcame  him  by  the  blood  of 
the  Lamb,  and  by  the  word  of  their  testimony; 
and  they  lovtd  not  their  lives  unto  death. 


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4.  For  this  let  the  heavens  rejoice,  and  those 
that  dwell  in  them. 

5.  Amen;  hallelujah,  salvation,  and  glory, 
and  honour,  and  power,  to  the  Lord  our  God; 
for  true  and  righteous  are  his  judgments. 

Sel.  4.  Isa.  n.  3. 

1.  Come  ye,  and  let  us  go  up  to  the  mountain 
of  the  Lord,  to  the  house  of  the  God  of  Jacob; 

2.  And  he  will  teach  us  of  his  way,  and  we 
will  walk  in  his  paths; 

3.  For  out  of  Zion  shall  go  forth  the  law,  and 
the  word  of  the  Lord  from  Jerusalem. 

4.  And  he  shall  judge  among  the  nations; 
and  shall  rebuke  many  people: 

5.  And  they  shall  beat  their  swords  into 
ploughshares,  and  their  spears  into  pruning 
hooks: 

6.  Nation  shall  not  lift  up  sword  against  na- 
tion, neither  shall  they  learn  war  any  more. 

7.  But  they  shall  sit,  every  man  under  his 
vine,  and  under  his  fig  tree;  and  none  shall 
make  afraid. 

8.  O  house  of  Jacob,  come  ye,  and  let  us 
walk  in  the  light  of  the  Lord. 

Sel.  5.  Rev.  xxn.  17. 

1.  The  bread  of  God  is  he  that  cometh  down 
from  heaven,  and  giveth  life  unto  the  world. 

2.  And  the  spirit  and  the  bride  say,  Come; 
and  let  him  that  heareth,  say,  Come: 

3.  And  let  him  that  is  athirst,  come;  and  who- 
soever will,  let  him  take  the  water  of  life  freely. 


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■SW.  ().  J\.  cut.  19. 

1.  The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  throne  in  the 
heavens;  and  his  kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

2.  liless  ye  the  Lord,  his  angels  that  excel  in 
strength; 

3.  That  do  his  commandments,  hearkening 
to  the  voice  of  his  word. 

4.  Bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts;  ye 
^ministers  of  his  that  do  his  pleasure. 

5.  Bless  the  Lord  all  his  works,  in  all  places 
of  his  dominion. 

Sel.  7.  Eev.Yii.  10. 

1.  Salvation  to  our  God,  who  sitteth  upon 
the  throne,  and  to  the  Lamb. 

2.  Amen:  Blessing,  and  glory,  and  wisdom, 
and  thanksgiving,  and  honour,  and  power,  and 
might, 

3.  Be  to  our  God,  for  ever  and  ever,  Amen. 

Sel.  8.  Rev.  iv.  8. 

1.  Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  Almightyr, 
who  was,  and  who  is,  and  who  is  to  come: 

2.  Thou  art  worthy,  0  Lord,  to  receive  glory, 
and  honour,  and  power: 

3.  For  thou  hast  created  all  things,  and  for 
thy  pleasure  they  are  and  were  created. 

Sel.  9.  Bent.  v.  24. 

1.  Behold,  the  Lord  God  hath  shewed  us  his 
glory,  and  his  greatness. 

2.  And  we  have  heard  his  voice  out  of  the 
midst  of  the  fire: 

3.  We  have  seen  this  day  that  God  doth  talk 
with  man,  and  he  liveth. 


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Sel.  10.  Fs.  lxxxix.  15. 

1.  Blessed  is  the  people  that  know  the  joy- 
ful sound:  they  shall  walk,  0  Loud,  in  the  light 
of  thy  countenance. 

2.  In  thy  name  shall  they  rejoice  all  the  day; 
and  in  thy  righteousness  shall  they  be  exalted 

3.  For  thou  art  the  glory  of  their  strength 
and  in  thy  favour  our  horn  shall  be  exalted. 

4.  For  the  Lord  is  our  defence;  and  the 
Holy  One  of  Israel  our  King. 

Sel.  11.  Fs.  lxvii.  1. 

1.  God  be  merciful  to  us,  and  bless  us;  and 
cause  his  face  to  shine  upon  us. 

2.  That  thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth, 
thy  saving  health  among  all  nations. 

3.  Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God;  let  all 
the  people  praise  thee, 

4.  O  let  the  people  be  glad  and  sing  for  joy 
for  thou  shalt  judge  the  people  righteously,  and 
govern  the  nations  upon  earth. 

5.  Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God;  let  all 
the  people  praise  thee. 

6.  The  earth  shall  yield  her  increase:  God 
our  own  God,  shall  bless  us. 

7.  God  shall  bless  us,  and  all  the  ends  of  the 
earth  shall  fear  him. 

Sel.  12.  Fs.  cxlvii.  12. 

1.  Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem:  praise  thy 
God,  O  Zion: 

2.  For  he  hath  strengthened  the  bars  of  thy 
gates;  he  hath  blessed  thy  children  within  thee 


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3.  He  maketh  thy  borders  peace,  he  filleth 
(liee  with  the  finest  of  the  wheat. 

4.  He  sendeth  forth  his  commandment  to  the 
iarth:  his  word  runneth  very  Swiftly. 

5.  He  sheweth  his  word  unto  Jacob,  his  sta- 
tutes and  his  judgments  unto  Israel. 

6.  lie  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any  nation:  and 
lis  judgments,  they  have  not  known  them: 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

SeL  13.  Fs.  cxi. 

1.  I  will  praise  the  Lord  with  my  whole 
leart,  in  the  assembly  of  the  upright  and  the 
:ongregation. 

2.  The  works  of  the  Lord  are  great;  sought 
but  of  them  that  have  pleasure  therein. 

•    S.  His  work  is  honourable  and  glorious:  and 
lis  righteousness  endureth  for  ever. 

4.  He  made  his  wonderful  works  to  be  re- 
membered: the  Lord  is  gracious  and  full  of 
:ompassion. 

|    5.  He  hath  given  meat  to  them  that  fear  him: 
le  will  ever  be  mindful  of  his  covenant. 

J3W.  14.  Fs.  civ. 

1    1.    Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul:  0  Lord  my 

<}od,  thou  art  very  great. 

2.  Thou  art  clothed  with  honour  and  majesty: 
,vho  covereth  thyself  with  light  as  a  garment. 

3.  Who  stretchest  out  the  heavens  like  a  cur- 
:ain;  who  layeth  the  beams  of  his  chambers  in 
.he  waters; 

4.  Who  maketh  the  clouds  his  chariot;  who 
»valketh  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind; 


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5.  Who  maketh  his  angels  spirits;  his  minis- 
ters a  flaming  lire. 

Sel.  15.  Isa.  lii.  7. 

1.  How  beautiful  upon  the  mountains  are  the 
feet  of  him  that  bringeth  good  tidings,  that  pub- 
lisheth  peace: 

2.  That  bringeth  good  tidings  of  good,  that 
publisheth  salvation;  that  saith  to  Zion,  Thy 
God  reigneth. 

3.  Thy  watchmen  shall  lift  up  their  voice; 
with  the  voice  together  shall  they  sing: 

4.  For  they  shall  see  eye  to  eye,  when  the 
Lord  shall  brine:  a^ain  Zion. 


PARTICULAR  OCCASIONS. 
BAPTISM. 

Scl*  1*  JPs.  cxiv. 

1.  WHEN  Israel  went  out  of  Egypt,  the 
house  of  Jacob,  from  a  people  of  strange  lan- 
guage, 

2.  Judah  was  his  sanctuary,  Israel  his  do- 
minion. 

3.  The  sea  saw  and  fled;  Jordan  was  driven 
back. 

4.  The  mountains  skipped  like  rams,  the  lit- 
tle hills  like  lambs. 

5.  Tremble,  thou  earth,  at  the  presence  of 
the  Lord,  at  the  presence  of  the  God  of  Jacob, 

6.  Who  turned  the  rock  into  a  standing  wa- 
ter; the  flint  into  a  fountain  of  waters. 


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Sel.  2.  Ps.  lt.  10. 

1.  Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God;  and 
renew  a  right  spirit  within  me. 

2.  Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence;  and 
take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

3.  Restore  to  me  the  joy  of  thy  salvation; 
and  uphold  me  with  thy  free  spirit. 

4.  Then  will  I  teach  transgressors  thy  ways; 
and  sinners  shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

Sel.  3.  Ps.  li.  15. 

1.  O  Lord,  open  thou  my  lips;  and  my  mouth 
shall  shew  forth  thy  praise. 

2.  For  thou  desircst  not  sacrifice;  else  would 
I  give:  thou  delightest  not  in  burnt  ottering. 

5.  The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit; 
a  broken  and  a  contrite  heart,  O  God,  thou  wilt 
not  despise. 

Sel.  4.  Ps.  xv. 

1.  Lord,  who  shall  dwell  in  thy  tabernacle? 
or  who  shall  rest  upon  thy  holy  hill? 

2.  Even  he  that  leadeth  an  incorrupt  life,  and 
speaketh  the  truth  from  his  heart: 

3.  Whoso  doeth  these  things  shall  never  fail. 

LORD'S  SUPPER. 

Sel.  1.  Ps.  on.  16. 

1.  THOU",  O  Lord,  shalt  endure  for  ever, 
and  thy  remembrance  to  all  generations. 

2.  When  the  Lord  shall  build  up  Zion,  he 
shall  appear  in  his  glory. 

3.  He  will  regard  the  prayer  of  the  destitute, 
and  not  despise  their  prayer. 


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4.  This  shall  be  written  for  the  generation  to 
come;  and  the  people  who  shall  be  created  shall 
praise  the  Lord. 

5.  For  he  hath  looked  clown  from  the  height 
of  his  sanctuary;  from  heaven  did  the  Lord  be- 
hold the  earth; 

6.  To  hear  the  groaning  of  the  prisoner,  to 
loose  those  that  are  appointed  to  death; 

7.  To  declare  the  name  of  the  Lord  in  Zion, 
and  his  praise  in  Jerusalem; 

8.  When  the  people  are  gathered  together, 
and  the  kingdoms  to  serve  the  Lord. 

Sel.  2.  Fs.  xxxiii.  18. 

1 .  Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them 
that  fear  him;  upon  them  that  hope  in  his  mercy. 

2.  To  deliver  their  soul  from  death,  and  to 
keep  them  alive  in  famine. 

3.  Our  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord;  he  is  our 
help  and  our  shield: 

4.  For  our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  him;  because 
we  have  trusted  in  his  holy  name. 

5.  Let  thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  be  upon  us,  ac- 
cording as  we  hope  in  thee. 

Sel.  3.  Rev.  i.  5. 

1.  Unto  him  that  loved  us,  and  washed  us 
from  our  sins  in  his  own  blood; 

2.  And  hath  made  us  kings  and  priests  unto 
God  and  his  Father;  to  him  be  glory  and  domi- 
nion for  ever  and  ever,  Amen: 

3.  Behold,  he  cometh  with  clouds,  and  every 
eye  shall  see  him,  and  they  who  pierced  him. 


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FUNERAL. 

Sel.  1.  Rev,  xiv.  13. 

1.  BLESSED  are  the  dead  who  die  in  the 
Lord  from  henceforth. 

2.  Yea,  saith  the  spirit,  that  they  may  rest 
from  their  labours;  and  their  works  do  follow 
"with  them. 

3.  Blessed  and  holy  is  he  that  hath  part  in 
the  first  resurrection,  upon  such  the  second 
death  hath  no  power. 

4.  But  they  shall  be  priests  of  God  and  of 
Christ,  and  shall  reign  with  him  a  thousand 
years. 

Sel.  2.  rs.  xxxiii.  18. 

1.  Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them 
that  fear  him;  upon  them  that  hope  in  his  mercy. 

2.  To  deliver  their  soul  from  death;  and  to 
keep  them  alive  in  famine. 

3.  Our  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord:  he  is  our 
help  and  our  shield: 

4.  For  our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  him;  because 
we  have  trusted  in  his  holy  name. 

5.  Let  thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  be  upon  us,  ac- 
cording as  we  hope  in  thee. 

Sel.  3.  Ps.  en. 

1.  Hear  my  prayer,  0  Lord,  and  let  my  cry 
come  unto  thee. 

2.  My  days  are  like  a  shadow  that  declineth; 
and  I  am  withered  like  grass. 

3.  [  said,  O  my  Gcd,  take  me  not  away  in 
the  midst  of  my  days:  thy  years  are  through  all 
generations.  [C] 


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4.  Hide  not  thy  face  from  me  in  the  day 
wherein  I  am  in  trouble. 

5.  For  my  days  are  consumed  as  smoke,  and 
my  bones  are  burned  as  an  hearth. 

Sel.  4.  Ps.  cxxi, 

1.  I  will  lift  up  mine  eyes  to  the  hills,  from 
whence  cometh  help. 

2.  My  help  is  from  the  Lord,  who  made  hea- 
ven and  earth. 

3.  He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved: 
he  that  keepeth  thee  will  not  slumber. 

4.  Behold,  he  that  keepeth  Israel  shall  nei- 
ther slumber  nor  sleep. 

5.  The  Lord  is  thy  keeper;  the  Lord  is  thy 
shade  upon  thy  right  hand. 

6.  The  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  by  day,  nei- 
ther the  moon  by  night. 

7.  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil; 
he  shall  preserve  thy  soul. 

8.  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out  and 
thy  coming  in,  from  this  time  forth  and  for  ever 
more. 

Christmas. 

Sel.  1.  Luke  n.  8. 

1.  AND  there  were  in  the  same  country, 
shepherds  abiding  in  the  field,  keeping  watch 
over  their  flocks  by  night: 

2.  And  lo,  the  angel  of  the  Lord  came  upon 
them;  and  the  glory  of  the  Lord  shone  round 
about  themf; 

3.  And  they  were  sore  afraid;  and  the  angel 
said  unto  them,  Fear  not; 


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4.  For  behold,  I  bring  you  good  tidings,  of 
great  joy  which  shall  be  to  all  people. 

5.  For  unto  you  in  the  city  of  David,  is  born 
this  day,  a  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord. 

6.  And  this  shall  be  a  sign  unto  you;  ye  shall 
find  the  babe  wrapped  in  swaddling  clothes, 
lying  in  a  manger. 

7.  And  suddenly  there  was  with  the  angel,  a 
multitude  of  the  heavenly  host,  praising  God, 
and  saying, 

8.  Glory  to  God  in  the  highest,  and  on  earth, 
peace:  among  men  good  will. 

Sel.  2.  Luke  i.  68. 

1.  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel;  for  he 
hath  visited  and  redeemed  his  people; 

2.  And  hath  raised  up  a  mighty  salvation  for 
us,  in  the  house  of  his  servant  David: 

3.  As  he  spake  by  the  mouth  of  his  holy  pro- 
phets, which  have  been  since  the  world  began; 

4.  That  we  should  be  saved  from  our  enemies, 
and  from  the  hand  of  all  that  hate  us. 

Sel.  3.  Ps.  lxxii. 

1.  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God,  the  God  of 

Israel,  who  only  doeth  wondrous  things. 

2.  And  men  shall  be  blessed  in  him;  all  na- 
tions shall  call  him  blessed. 

5.  He  shall  redeem  their  soul  from  deceit  and 
violence;  and  precious  shall  their  blood  be  in 
his  sight. 

4.  He  shall  spare  the  poor  and  needy;  and 
shall  save  the  souls  of  the  needy. 


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5.  His  name  shall  endure  for  ever;  his  name 
shall  be  continued  as  long  as  the  sun. 

6.  Yea,  all  kings  shall  fall  down  before  him; 
all  nations  shall  serve  him. 

7.  He  shall  have  dominion  also  from  sea  to 
sea,  and  from  the  river  to  the  ends  of  the  earth. 

SeL  4.  Mark  xi.  9. 

1.  Hosanna;  Blessed  is  he  that  cometh  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord.  Blessed  be  the  kingdom  of 
our  Father  David,  that  cometh  in  the  name  of 
the  Lord.   Hosanna  in  the  hi&hest. 


EASTER  AND  ASCENSION. 

SeL  1.  Ps.  xxiv.  7. 

1.  LIFT  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates,  and  be 
ye  lifted  up,  ye  everlasting  doors;  and  the  King 
of  Glory  shall  come  in. 

2.  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory?  The  Lord 
strong  and  mighty,  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

S.  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates,  even  lift 
up  ye  everlasting  doors,  and  the  King  of  Glory 
shall  come  in. 

4.  Who  is  this  King  of  Glory?  The  Lord  of 
hosts,  he  is  the  King  of  Glory.    Selah. 

SeL  2.  Ps.  xlvii.  5. 

1.  God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout,  the  Lord 
with  the  sound  of  a  trumpet. 

2.  Sing  praises  unto  God,  sing  praises;  sing 
praises  unto  our  King,  sing  praises. 

3.  For  God  is  the  King  of  all  the  earth;  sing 
ye  praises  with  understanding. 


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4.  God  refgneth  over  the  heathen;  God  Bitteth 

upon  the  throne  of  his  holiness. 

5.  O  chip  your  hands,  all  ye  people:  shout 
unto  God  with  a  voice  of  triumph. 

Sel.  3.  Ps.  lxviii. 

1.  Sing  praises  unto  God,  sing  praises  to  his 
name;  extol  him  that  rideth  upon  the  heavens 
by  his  name  Jah,  and  rejoice  before  him. 

2.  0  God,  when  thou  wentest  forth  before  thy 
people,  when  thou  didst  march  through  the  wil- 
derness: 

5.  The  earth  shook,  the  heavens  also  dropped 
at  the  presence  of  God;  at  the  presence  of  God, 
the  God  of  Israel. 

4.  Thou  hast  ascended  on  high,  thou  hast  led 
captivity  captive;  thou  hast  received  gifts  for 
men. 

5.  He  that  is  our  God  is  the  God  of  salvation, 
and  unto  God  the  Lord  belong  the  issues  from 
death. 

6.  Sing  unto  God  ye  kingdoms  of  the  earth: 
O  sing  praises  unto  the  Lord,  to  him  that  rideth 
upon  the  heaven  of  heavens. 

NEW  YEAR. 

Sel.  1.  Ps.  cxlviii. 

1.  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord  from  the  heavens; 
praise  ye  him  in  the  heights. 

2.  Praise  ye  him,  all  his  angels:  praise  ye 
him  all  his  hosts. 

*     3.  Praise  ye  him,  sun  and  moon:  praise  him 
all  ye  stars  oi  light. 


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4.  Praise  him  ye  heaven  of  heavens,  and  ye 
waters  that  be  above  the  heavens. 

5.  Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord:  for 
he  commanded  and  they  were  created, 

6.  He  also  hath  established  them  for  ever  and 
ever:  he  hath  made  a  decree  which  shall  not  pass. 

7.  He  also  exalteth  the  horn  of  his  people;  the 
praise  of  all  his  saints; 

8.  Of  the  children  of  Israel;  a  people  near  to 
him.   Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Sel.  2.  Fs.  cv. 

1.  O  give  thanks  to  the  Lord;  call  upon  his 
name;  make  known  his  deeds  among  the  people. 

2.  Sing  unto  him,  sing  psalms  unto  him;  talk 
ye  of  all  his  wondrous  works. 

3.  Glory  ye  in  his  holy  name:  let  the  heart  of 
them  rejoice  that  seek  the  Lord. 

4.  He  is  the  Lord  our  God;  his  judgments 
are  in  all  the  earth. 

5.  He  hath  remembered  his  covenant  for  ever; 
the  word  he  commanded  to  a  thousand  genera- 
tions. 

6.  Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord,  from 
this  time  forth  and  for  ever  more. 

Sel.  3.  Ps.  cvn. 

1.  O  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his 
goodness;  and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the 
children  of  men! 

2.  Let  them  exalt  him  also  in  the  congrega- 
tion of  the  people,  and  praise  him  in  the  assem- 
bly of  the  elders. 


NEW  TEAR.  31 

3.  He  turned  the  wilderness  into  a  standing 
water,  and  dry  ground  into  water  springs. 

4.  And  there  he  maketh  the  hungry  to  dwell; 
that  they  may  prepare  a  city  for  a  habitation. 

Sel.  4.  Ps. 

1.  I  will  extol  thee,  my  God,  0  King;  and  I 
will  bless  thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

2.  Every  day  will   I  bless  thee;  and  I  will 
praise  thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

5.  Great  is  the  Loud,  and  greatly  tobe  praised; 
and  his  greatness  is  unsearchable. 

4.  One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works  to 
another,  and  shall  declare  thy  mighty  acts. 

5.  I  will  speak  of  the  glorious  honour  of  thy 
majesty,  and  of  thy  wondrous  works. 

6.  And  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  thy 
terrible  acts;  and  I  will  declare  thy  greatness. 


CIIIKF 

ARTICLES  OF  FAITH 

OF    THE 

NEW  CHURCH. 

The  Heavenly  Doctrines  of  the  New  Jerusalem  teach, 

0-)  UhlAT  Jehovah  God,  the  Creator  and 
Preserver  of  heaven  and  earth,  is  essential  love 
and  essential  wisdom,  or  essential  good  and  es- 
sential truth:  That  he  is  One  both  in  essence 
and  in  person,  in  whom  nevertheless  is  a  Divine 
Trinity,  consisting-  of  Father,  Son,  and  Holy 
Spirit,  like  soul,  body,  and  operation  in  man; 
And  that  the  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ  is 
that  God. 

(2.)  That  Jehovah  God  descended  as  Divine 
Truth,  which  is  the  Word,  (nevertheless  he 
did  not  separate  therefrom  the  Divine  Good) 
and  took  upon  him  human  nature,  for  the  pur- 
pose of  subduing  and  removing  the  powers  of 
darkness,  of  restoring  the  spiritual  world  to  or- 
der, of  preparing  the  way  for  a  New  Church' 
upon  earth,  and  thereby  of  accomplishing  the 
great  work  of  redemption;  That  through  the 
process  of  sufferings  and  temptations  he  also 
glorified  his  Humanity,  by  uniting  it  with  his 
essential  Divinity;  And  that  all  who  believe  in 
him  with  the  heart,  with, the  understanding,  and 
in  the  life,  will  be  saved. 

(3.)  That  the  Word  of  the  Lord,  or  Sacred 
Scripture;   was  written  by   divine  inspiration; 


ARTICLES  OF  FAITH.  SS 

that  it  contains  three  distinct  senses,  celestial, 
spiritual,  and  natural,  which  are  united  by  cor- 
respondences; and  that  in  each  sense  it  is  divine 
truth,  accommodated  respectively  to  the  angels 
of  the  three  heavens,  and  also  to  men  on  earth. 
Now  since  the  Lord  and  his  Word  are  one,  and 
since  thereby  man  is  conjoined  to  heaven,  it  is 
highly  necessary,  that  the  genuine  books  of  the 
Word  be  distinguished  from  all  other  writings 
'whatever.  The  following,  therefore,  are  ac- 
knowledged as  constituting  the  perfect  and  com- 
plete Canon  of  Holy  Scripture:  In  the  Old 
Testament,  the  five  books  of  Moses,  called 
Genesis,  Exodus,  Leviticus,  Numbers,  Deuter- 
onomy; the  book  of  Joshua,  the  book  of  Judges, 
the  two  books  of  Samuel,  the  two  books  of  Kings, 
the  Psalms  of  David;  the  Prophets,  Isaiah,  Jere- 
miah, Lamentations,  Ezekiel,  Daniel,  Hosea, 
Joel,  Amos,  Obadiah,  Jonah,  Micah,  Nahum, 
Habakkuk,  Zephaniah,  Haggai,  Zechariah, 
Malachi:  And  in  the  New  Testament,  the  four 
Evangelists,  Matthew,  Mark,  Luke,  John;  and 
the  Apocalypse. 

(4.)  That  all  evils,  whether  of  affection,  of 
thought,  or  of  life,  ought  to  be  shunned  as  sins 
against  God,  because  they  proceed  from  the 
devil,  that  is,  from  hell,  and  destroy  in  man  the 
capacity  of  enjoying  the  happiness  of  heaven. 
But  that,  on  the  other  hand,  good  affections, 
good  thoughts,  and  good  actions,  ought  to  be 
cherished  and  performed,  because  they  are  of 
God,  and  from  God:  and  that  every  act  of  love 
and  charity,  of  justice  and  equity,  both  towards 


34  ARTICLES  OP  FAITH. 

society  in  general,  and  towards  individuals  in 
particular,  ought  to  be  done  by  man  as  of  him- 
self; nevertheless  under  the  acknowledgment 
and  belief,  that  they  are  really  and  truly  from 
the  Lord,  operating  in  him  and  by  him. 

(5.)  That  immediately  on  the  death  of  the 
material  body  (which  will  never  be  re-assumed) 
man  rises  again  as  to  his  spiritual  or  substantial 
body,  wherein  he  exists  in  a  perfect  human 
form,  with  every  faculty  both  of  mind  and  body, 
which  he  before  enjoyed:  thus  that  death  is  no 
other  than  an  entrance  into  the  spiritual  world, 
and  a  continuation  of  life,*\vhich  will  be  happy 
or  miserable  to  eternity,  according  to  the  ruling 
love  acquired  in  this  present  world,  and  it's  con- 
formity or  non-conformity  to  the  divine  truths 
of  the  Holy  Word:  For  every  man  in  particular 
is  judged  after  death  either  to  heaven  or  to  hell, 
according  to  the  deeds  done  in  the  body,  that  is, 
according  to  his  past  life,  whether  it  has  been 
good  or  evil. 

(6.)  But  that,  with  respect  to  children,  dying 
before  they  come  to  the  use  of  reason,  and  the 
exercise  of  judgment,  all  such,  whether  baptized' 
or  unbaptized,  whether  within  the  christian 
church  or  without  it,  and  whether  they  be  the 
offspring  of  godly  or  of  ungodly  parents,  are< 
received  into  heaven  by  the  Lord,  and  after  in- 
struction, or  improvement  in  understanding  and 
wisdom,  participate  in  all  the  happiness  and 
perfection  of  angels. 

(7.)  That  adequate  means  of  salvation  are, 
by  the  divine  mercy  and  providence  of  the  Lord, 


ARTICLES  OP  FAITH.  35 

extended  to  all  of  the  human  race  without  ex- 
ception; and  consequently  that  men  of  every 
persuasion  or  denomination  upon  the  face  of 
the  earth,  whether  they  be  Christians,  Jews, 
•Mahometans,  or  Pagans,  may  be  saved,  if  they 
live  in  mutual  love  and  charity  from  religious 
motives,  according  to  the  best  of  their  know- 
ledge and  understanding.  But  that  nevertheless 
the  new  and  true  christian  religion,  inasmuch  as 
it  is  more  immediately  derived  from  our  Lord 
and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  who  is  the  One  Only 
God  of  heaven  and  earth,  is  of  all  religions  the 
most  capable  of  effecting  close  and  intimate  con- 
junction with  him;  and  on  that  account  is  to  be 
esteemed  more  excellent,  more  heavenly,  and 
more  di\ine,  than  any  other. 

(8.)  That  every  event  or  occurrence  in  human 
life,  whether  of  prosperity  or  of  adversity,  is 
under  the  immediate  superintendance  and  di- 
rection of  the  Divine  Providence;  and  that 
nothing  docs  or  can  befal  man,  either  in  his  col- 
lective or  his  individual  capacity,  but  what  even 
in  the  most  minute,  as  well  as  the  more  im- 
portant circumstances  attending  it,  is  made  to 
contribute,  in  a  way  known  only  to  Infinite 
Wisdom,  to  his  final  benefit  and  advantage. 

(9.)  That  true  conjugial  love,  which  can  only 
exist  between  One  Husband  and  One  Wife,  is  a 
primary  characteristic  of  the  New  Church,  being 
founded  in  the  marriage  or  conjunction  of  good 
and  truth,  and  corresponding  with  the  marriage 
of  tiie  Lord  and  his  church;  and  therefore  it  is 


36  ARTICLES   OF  FAITH. 

more  celestial,  spiritual,  holy,  pure,  and  clean, 
than  any  other  love  in  angels  or  men. 

(10.)  That  man  is  not  life  in  himself,  but  only 
a  recipient  of  life  from  the  Lord,  who  alone  is 
life  in  himself;  which  life  is  communicated  by 
influx  to  all  in  the  spiritual  world,  whether  in 
heaven,  or  in  hell,  or  in  the  intermediate  state 
called  the  world  of  spirits,  and  to  all  in  the  na- 
tural world;  but  is  received  differently  by  each, 
according  to  the  quality  of  the  recipient  subject. 

(11.)  That  the  last  judgment,  so  frequently 
spoken  of  in  the  Gospels  and  in  the  Apocalypse, 
being  a  separation  of  the  evil  from  the  good  in 
the  spiritual  world,  where  theretofore  they  had 
been  collected  and  mixed  in  society  together, 
from  the  time  of  the  Lord's  first  advent  into  the 
world,  till  the  time  of  his  second  advent,  was 
actually  accomplished  in  the  year  1757;  when 
the  former  heaven,  and  the  former  earth,  or  the 
Old  Church,  passed  away,  according  to  the 
Scriptures,  and  the  foundation  of  a  New  Church 
was  laid,  wherein  all  things  are  become  new. 

(12.)  That  therefore,  as  an  act  of  divine 
mercy  towards  the  human  race,  who  would 
otherwise  have  perished  in  eternal  death,  the 
second  advent  of  the  Lord  has  already  taken 
place,  and  still  continues  in  the  present  day; 
being  a  coming,  not  in  person,  but  in  the  power 
and  glory  of  the  spiritual  sense  of  his  holy 
Word,  which  is  Himself:  And  thus  that  the 
holy  city,  New  Jerusalem,  is  now  descending 
from  God  out  of  heaven,  prepared  as  a  bride 
adorned  for  her  Husband. 


HTMi^ 


THE  LORD. 

No.  1. C.  M. 

1  AsfiE  who  on  earth  as  man  was  known, 

And  bore  our  griefs  and  pains, 
Now  seated  on  th'  eternal  throne, 
The  God  of  glory  reigns. 

2  The  circling  spheres  their  orbits  keep, 

By  his  directing  hand; 
The  heav'ns  lie  rules,  the  raging  deep 
Is  still  at  his  command. 

3  O  then,  while  angels  sing  his  praise 

In  heavenly  worlds  above, 
Let  us  on  earth  prolong  the  lays 
Of  gratitude  and  love. 

No.  2. — L.  M. 

1  JEHOVAH  Jesus,  Lord  alone, 
Who  reignest  on  th'  eternal  throne, 
We  bless  thy  name,  and  worship  thee, 
In  thy  Divine  Humanity. 

2  Thou  art  the  God  our  souls  adore! 
We  worship  other  gods  no  more; 
Thou  hast  revealed  thy  deity, 

In  thy  Divine  Humanity. 

3  In  human  form  divine,  O  Lord, 

We  hail  thee  a»  th'  Incarnate  Word, 

D 


38  THE  LOKD. 

And  bow  before  the  majesty, 
Of  thy  Divine  Humanity. 

4  Be  all  thy  name  by  us  ador'd, 
Jehovah,  Jesus,  God,  and  Lord! 
For  all  the  boundless  Deity 
Centers  in  thy  Humanity. 

5  We  worship  thee!  in  thee  we  boast 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost! 
The  one  Jehovah  God  we  see 

In  thy  Divine  Humanity. 

No.  S. — c.  m. 

1  SOME  seraph  lend  your  heav'nly  tongue, 

Or  harp  of  golden  string, 
Help  me  to  raise  a  lofty  song, 
To  our  eternal  King! 

2  We  would,  great  God,  exalt  thy  name, 

Thy  majesty  make  known; 
We  would  thy  goodness  loud  proclaim, 
And  worship  thee  alone. 

3  Thine  esse  is  a  vast  abyss, 

Where  finite  thought  is  drown'd;    * 
An  ocean  of  infinities, 
For  angels  too  profound. 

4  But  cloth'd  with  human  form  divine, 

Thine  essence  brought  to  view, 
How  mildly  thy  perfections  shine, 
With  glories  ever  new. 

5  We  view  the  Father  in  the  Son, 

In  thee.  Incarnate  Word! 
Thine  essence  and  thy  person  one, 
Jehovah;  Jesus,  Lord. 


39 

DIVINE  ATTRIBUTES. 

JVo.  4. — c.  m. 
1  COMK  yc  that  know  Immanuel's  name, 
And  raise  your  thoughts  above; 
Let  every  heart  and  voice  unite 
To  sing — that  God  is  love! 

£  This  precious  truth  his  Word  reveals, 
And  all  his  mercies  prove; 
Creation  and  redemption  join 
To  shew — that  God  is  love, 

3  His  patience,  bearing  much  and  long 

With  those  who  from  him  rove, 
His  kindness  when  he  leads  them  home, 
Both  mark — that  God  is  love. 

4  The  work  begun,  is  carried  on, 

By  pow?r  from  heav'n  above; 
And  every  step,  from  first  to  last, 
Declares — that  God  is  love. 

5  0  may  we  all,  while  here  below, 

This  best  of  blessings  prove, 
'Till  nobler  songs,  in  brighter  worlds, 
Proclaim — that  God  is  love. 
No.  5.-75. 

1  HARK!  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord! 
'Tis  thy  Saviour!  hear  his  word; 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee, 
"Say  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me?" 

2  He  deliver'd  thee  when  bound, 

And  when  bleeding,  lieal'd  thy  wound, 
Sought  thee  wand'ring,  set  thee  right, 
Turn'd  thy  darkness  into  light. 


40  DIVINE  ATTRIBUTES. 

3  Can  a  mother's  tender  care 
Cease  to  guard  the  child  she  bare? 
Yes,  she  may  forgetful  be, 

Yet  will  He  remember  thee. 

4  His  is  an  unchanging  love, 
Higher  than  the  heights  above; 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath, 
Stronger  than  the  arm  of  death. 

5  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint, 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint: 
Yet  I  love  thee,  and  adore; 

Help  me,  Lord,  to  love  thee  more. 

No.  6. L.  M. 

1  BLEST  in  Himself,  ere  time  began, 

And  with  eternal  e;lory  crown'd, 
What  moved  the  Infinite  to  plan 
Creation's  mighty  work  around? 

2  'Twas  love  divine  inspired  his  breast, 

(That  love  whence  all  his  creatures  live) 
To  render  conscious  beings  blest, 
With  all  the  joys  himself  could  give. 

3  What  mov'd  our  God,  enthron'd  on  high, 

To  come  and  dwell  in  flesh  below? 
'Twas  love  divine  that  brought  him  nigh, 
To  save  mankind  from  endless  wo. 

4  Wisdom,  the  great  salvation  plann'd, 

The  moving  cause  was  Love  Divine: 
Lord,  in  the  wonders  of  thy  hand, 
Wisdom  and  Love  united  shine! 


DIVINE  ATTRIBUTES.  41 

JVb.  7 — p.  m. 

1  HAPPY  soul,  secure  from  harm, 
Guarded  by  thy  Shepherd's  arm, 
"Who  thy  quiet  can  molest, 
"Who  can  violate  thy  rest? 
Jesus  doth  the  spirit  bear, 

Far  removes  each  anxious  care- 

2  Shepherd,  with  thy  tend'rest  love, 
Guide  me  to  the  ibid  above! 

Let  me  hear  thy  gentle  voice; 
More  and  more  in  thee  rejoice; 
From  thy  fulness  grace  receive; 
Ever  in  thy  spirit  live. 

3  Fill'd  by  thee  my  cup  o'erflows, 
For  thy  love  no  limit  knows; 
Guardian  angels,  ever  nigh, 
Lead  and  draw  my  soul  on  high; 
Constant  to  my  latest  end, 
Thou  my  footsteps  will  attend. 

JVb.  8.— c.  Iff. 

0  HOLY  LORD,  thy  name  to  me 

Is  dearer  than  my  all; 
All  I  would  sacrifice  to  thee, 

And  at  thy  footstool  fall. 

Not  worlds,  nor  all  therein,  can  give 

My  soul  substantial  good; 
In  thee,  while  yet  on  earth  I  live, 

I  find  celestial  food. 
Thy  name  is  music  to  my  cars 

Whene'er  my  bouI's  distress'd; 

D2 


42  INCARNATION. 

It  soothes  my  sorrows,  calms  my  fears, 
And  sets  my  heart  at  rest. 

4  Thy  love  to  me  for  ever  flows, 

Thy  truth  becomes  my  guide; 
I  rise  above  my  fears  and  foes; 
My  wants  are  all  supplied. 

5  A  song  of  praise  to  thee  is  due, 

Eternal  praise  be  thine; 
Accept,  thou  Holy,  Just,  and  True, 
This  humble  song  of  mine. 

INCARNATION. 

JVo.  9.— p.  m. 

1  THE  Lord  is  come!  Immanuel  ?s  borni 
All  hail  the  glorious,  joyful  morn! 
Behold  the  Lamb!  his  name  extol, 
Divinely  welcome  to  the  soul! 

Welcome,  welcome,  welcome,  welcome, 
Welcome  to  the  faithful  soul! 

2  The  angels'  golden  harps  are  strung, 
Glory,  good  will,  and  peace  are  sung; 
Saints  join  the  chorus,  bear  your  part, 
And  welcome  Jesus,  ev'ry  heart! 

Welcome,  welcome,  welcome,  welcome, 
Welcome  Jesus,  ev'ry  heart! 

3  Immanuel,  Jesus,  dearest  name, 

May  heav'n  and  earth  thy  praise  proclaim; 
Mercy  and  peace  we  thankful  prove, 
And  hail  thee  welcome,  God  of  love! 
Welcome,  welcome,  welcome,  welcome, 
Welcome  Jesus,  God  of  lovel 


INCARNATION.  43 

JVb.  10.— c.  m. 

1  HE  's  come!  let  strains  of  rapture  roll 

From  world  to  world  along, 
'Till  vast  creation's  boundless  whole, 

Shall  hear  and  join  the  song. 
Ye  distant  orbs,  through  boundless  space, 

With  all  your  nations  sing! 
Rise,  universal  nature!  praise 

Your  only  God  and  King! 

2  Kings,  potentates,  dominions,  thrones, 

Cast  all  your  honours  down! 
Reign,  reign,  Immanuel,  reign  alone, 

And  wear  the  royal  crown! 
Unnumber'd  worlds,  with  earth  and  heav'n, 

Loud  hallelujahs  sing; 
Praise,  honour,  power,  to  thee  be  giv'n, 

The  true  and  only  King! 

JVb.  1 1  ._c.  m. 

1  'TIS  time,  my  soul,  and  more  than  time, 

To  turn  from  sin  away; 
Then  bid  to  ev'ry  ling'ring  crime, 
A  last  adieu  to-day. 

2  To-day  the  Lord  of  earth  and  skies 

Thy  flesh  and  nature  bore; 
Rise,  then,  with  holy  ardour,  rise 
Resolv'd  to  sin  no  more. 

3  Glory  to  Jesu's  sacred  name, 

AVho  all  my  sorrows  bore! 
For  this  great  end  the  Saviour  came, 
That  I  should  sin  no  more. 


44  RESURRECTION  AND  ASCENSION, 

4  Yes!  God  who  reigns  in  worlds  of  bliss, 

Where  holy  hosts  adore, 
Was  born  and  glorified  in  this 
That  I  should  sin  no  more, 

5  Thee,  holy  Saviour,  dearest  name, 

AVe  own,  we  love,  adore! 
And  while  thy  honours  we  proclaim, 
Would  go  and  sin  no  more. 

RESURRECTION  AND  ASCENSION. 

No.  12.— 7s. 

1  ANGEL,  roll  the  rock  away! 
Death,  yield  up  thy  mighty  preyl 
See!  He  rises  from  the  tomb, 
Glowing  in  immortal  bloom. 

2  'Tis  the  Saviour!  angels,  raise 
Fame's  eternal  trump  of  praise! 
Let  the  world's  remotest  bound 
Hear  the  joy  inspiring  sound! 

S  Shout,  ye  saints,  in  rapt'rous  song! 
Let  the  strains  be  sweet  and  strongf 
Hail  the  rising  God  this  morn, 
From  his  sepulchre  new  born! 

4  Pow'rs  of  heav'n,  seraphic  choirs, 
Sing,  and  strike  your  sounding  lyres! 
Sons  of  men,  in  humble  strain, 
Sing  your  mighty  Saviour's  reign! 

5  Ev'ry  note  with  wonder  swell, 
Sin  o'erthrown,  and  captive  hell! 
Where  is  hell's  once  dreaded  king? 
Where,  0  death,  thy  boasted  stinj;? 


RESURRECTION  AND  ASCENSION.  45 

No.  13. — c.  m. 

1  THIS  is  the  day  when  Jesus  rose 

Triumphant  from  the  grave, 
To  crown  the  conquest  o'er  his  foes, 
The  human  race  to  save. 

2  This  is  the  day,  that  beaming  bright, 

With  sev'nfold  radiance  crown'd, 
Brought  immortality  to  light, 
And  Satan  captive  bound. 

3  To  thee,  O  Lord,  the  humble  voice, 

Of  gratitude  we  raise; 
In  all  thy  triumphs  we  rejoice, 
And  sing  the  song  of  praise. 

4  And  while  thine  all  victorious  arm 

To  celebrate  we  join, 
May  mutual  love  each  bosom  warm, 
Inspired  by  love  divine. 

5  0  may  we  die  to  sin,  and  prove 

Our  resurrection  sure 
To  bliss  immortal,  where  thy  love 
For  ever  shall  endure! 

No.  14. — c.  M. 

1  GOD  is  gone  up  with  shouts  of  joy, 

With  trumpets'  cheerful  sound; 
To  be  the  Lord  exalted  high, 
With  songs  of  glory  crown'd! 

2  Sing  praises,  brethren!  praises  sing! 

Sing  praises  to  our  God! 
Sing  praises  to  our  heav'nly  King, 
And  spread  his  fame  abroad! 


46  REDEMPTION. 

3  Now  seated  on  his  heav'nly  thr#he, 

Jesus  for  ever  reigns; 
And  governs  by  his  arm  alone, 
Creation's  wide  domains. 

4  Let  heav'n  and  earth  confess  his  sway! 

Exalted  be  the  Lord! 
Jehovah  Jesus  we  '11  obey, 
Our  God,  alone  ador'd. 

REDEMPTION. 

JV"o.  15. — p.  m. 

1  LOUD  to  the  King  of  heav'n 
Your  cheerful  voices  raise; 
To  him  your  vows  be  giv'n, 
Fill  all  his  courts  with  praise! 

Adore,  0  earth! 
Beaming  with  grace,  to  save  your  race, 
He  issues  forth. 

2  Gird  on  thy  conq'ring  sword, 
Ascend  thy  shining  car, 
And  march,  Almighty  Lord, 
To  wage  thy  holy  war! 

Before  his  wheels 
In  glad  surprise,  ye  vallies  rise! 
And  sink,  ye  hells! 

3  Truth,  meekness,  righteousness, 
Thy  majesty  display, 

And  round  thy  chariot  press, 
To  spread  thy  gentle  sway. 

Thro'  Zion's  land, 
O  prosp  rous  ride!  none  can  abide, 

Thy  strong  right  hand. 


REDEMPTION.  47 

4  Here  to  my  willing  soul 
Bend  thy  triumphant  way! 
Here  ev'ryfoe  cootrbul, 
Aiul  all  thy  pow'r  display! 

Before  thy  throne, 
Bless'd  Jesus,  see,  1  bow  to  thee, 

To  thee  alone! 

JV?o.  16. — p.  m. 

1  BEHOLD,  behold  yon  angel-band, 
In  bright  array,  on  Zion  stand, 
And  with  enraptur'd  seraphs  sing 
"Worthy  the  Lamb"  in  noblest  strains; 
H  Jesus,  our  great  Immanuel,  reigns, 

"  The  Saviour  Christ,  the  Mighty  King!" 

2  What  equal  songs  can  mortals  bring, 
Meet  for  the  triumphs  of  their  King, 
Meet  for  Redemption's  blissful  theme? 

*  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  shall  still  resound!" 
"While  echo  bears  the  notes  around 
'Till  all  creation  catch  the  sound. 

3  Jesus,  to  thee  our  grateful  tongues 
Thro'  time  shall  raise  harmonious  songs, 
With  inward  extacy  of  soul: 
"Worthy  the  Lamb"  shall  be  our  cry 
With  myriads  of  the  blest  on  high, 
Long  as  eternal  a<res  roll. 

No.  17. L.  M. 

1  JEHOVAH,  (0  what  wond'rous  love!) 
Came  down  himself  from  heav'n  above; 
Our  sinful  nature  took  by  birth, 
And  dwelt  as  Man  with  men  on  earth. 


48  SECOND  ADVENT. 

2  His  manhood  tempted,  scorn'd,  betray'd, 
By  sufPrings  dire  was  perfect  made; 
Then  rais'd  to  glory  all  divine, 
He  crown'd  redemption's  grand  design! 

SECOND  ADVENT. 

Jfo.  13.— C.  M. 

1  BEHOLD  the  God  of  truth  and  might, 

Jehovah,  Jesus,  Lord! 
He  comes!  and  beams  of  heav'nly  light 
Reveal  him  in  his  word. 

2  The  Son  of  man  and  God  of  heav'n, 

On  clouds  now  makes  his  way; 
To  him  are  pow'r  and  glory  giv'n, 
And  boundless  is  his  sway. 

3  His  kingdom  must  for  ever  stand, 

Our  God  for  ever  reign; 
His  church,  supported  by  his  hand, 
Eternal  shall  remain. 

4  O  happy  kingdom!  blessed  state, 

Where  Jesus  reigns  alone! 
We  enter,  Lord,  thyZion's  gate, 
And  thee  our  Saviour  own. 

JVb.  19.— p.  m. 
1  JERUSALEM  proclaim  abroad 
The  blissful  tidings!  say,  "The  Lord 

A  second  time  comes  down!" 
He  who  for  thy  redemption  fought, 
Whose  strong  right  hand  salvation  brought, 
Assumes  the  royal  crown. 


PROVIDENCE.  49 

2  Behold!  the  mighty  God  appears! 

The  night  recedes,  the  morning  clears, 

And  glory  decks  the  plains: 
Darkness  no  longer  dims  the  sight, 
It  flies  before  the  heav'nly  light, 
And  truth  triumphant  reigns. 

PROVIDENCE. 

No.  20.— L.  M. 

1  UP  to  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes, 
Th'  eternal  hills  above  the  skies; 
Thence  all  her  help  my  soul  derives 
There  my  Almighty  Refuge  lives. 

2  He  lives!  the  everlasting  God, 

Who  spread  the  heav'ns  and  earth  abroad, 
Who  guides  my  feet,  and  watchful  keeps 
The  silent  hours  while  Israel  sleeps. 

3  My  soul,  thy  keeper  is  the  Lord, 
The  God  by  heav'n  and  earth  ador'd; 

He  '11  shade  thy  head  from  scorching  heat; 
No  error  shall  misguide  thy  feet. 

4  O'er  thee  infernals  have  no  pow'r; 
And  in  thy  last  departing  hour, 
Angels  shall  visit  thine  abode, 

And  bear  thee  homeward  to  thy  God. 

No.  21.— 7s. 
1  JESUS,  Ruler  of  the  skies, 
Ever  gracious,  ever  wise; 
All  my  times  are  in  thy  hand, 
All  my  states  at  thy  command. 

E 


50  PROVIDENCE. 

2  Times  of  sickness  and  of  health, 
Times  of  penury  and  wealth, 
Times  of  trial  and  of  grief, 
Times  of  triumph  and  relief, 

3  Times,  temptation's  pow'r  to  prove, 
Times  to  taste  of  heav'nly  love; 
All,  as  means  appointed,  tend 

To  promote  a  blessed  end. 

4  Plagues  and  death  around  me  fly, 
But  my  Saviour,  God  is  nigh: 
Him  I  trust;  on  him  I  call: 
Jesus  is  my  all  in  all. 

JVb.  22. — l.  m. 

1  THOU  Lamb  of  God,  thou  Prince  of  peace, 

For  thee  my  thirsty  soul  doth  pine: 
My  love,  my  faith,  my  hope  increase, 
And  let  me  in  thy  likeness  shine. 

2  Close  by  thy  side,  O  keep  me  still, 

Howe'er  life's  various  current  flow, 
With  steadfast  eye  to  mark  thy  will, 
And  follow  thee  where'er  I  go. 

3  Thou,  Lord,  the  dreadful  fight  hast  won; 

Alone  hast  thou  the  wine-press  trod: 
Thy  hand  shall  lead  me  safely  on: 
Mighty  to  save,  art  thou,  my  God! 

JVb.  23. — c.  m. 

1  STILL  in  the  Lord  thy  God  confide, 
Depend  upon  his  pow'r; 
Thro"  gloomy  night,  he  'II  be  thy  guide, 
And  cheer  thy  darkest  hour. 


THE  WOKD.  51 

2  In  him  is  all  thy  strength  and  stay; 

He  keeps  thy  soul  secure; 
In  all  thy  dark  and  dang'rous  way, 
His  kind  protection  's  sure. 

3  He  never  did  nor  will  forsake 

The  souls  that  love  Ids  Word; 
Then  in  his  pow'r  fresh  courage  take, 
And  trust  the  mighty  Lord. 

4  Tho'  foes  infernal  may  surround, 

Or  sorrow's  waves  run  high, 
In  him  deliv'rance  shall  be  found, 
The  faithful  shall  not  die. 

THE  WORD. 

JVo.  24.— L.  M. 

WHEN  Israel  thro'  the  desert  passM, 

A  fiery  pillar  went  before, 
To  guide  them  thro'  the  dreary  waste, 

And  lessen  the  fatigues  they  bore. 

Such  is  the  glorious  Word  of  God; 

'Tis  for  our  light  and  guidance  given: 
It  sheds  a  lustre  all  abroad, 

And  points  the  way  to  bliss  and  heav'n. 
It  fills  the  soul  with  sweet  delight, 

And  quickens  its  inactive  pow'rs; 
It  sets  our  wand'ring  footsteps  right, 

Displays  II is  love,  and  kindles  ours. 

Its  promises  rejoice  the  heart, 
Its  doctrines  are  divinely  true; 

Knowledge  and  pleasure  it  imparts, 
It  comforts  and  instructs  us  too. 


52  THE  WORD. 

5  Ye  favoured  lands,  blest  with  this  Word, 
Ye  saints,  who  feel  its  saving  pow?r, 
Unite  your  tongues  to  praise  the  Lord, 
And  his  distinguished  grace  adore. 

JVo.  25. — L.  M. 

1  HO!  ev'ry  one  that  thirsts,  draw  nigh, 

Come  to  the  fount  that  springs  above: 
Mercy  and  free  salvation  buy, 

Buy  wine  and  milk,  buy  truth  and  love. 

2  Come  to  the  living  waters,  come! 

Sinners  obey  your  Maker's  voice! 
Return,  ye  weary  wand'rers,  home, 
And  in  redeeming  love  rejoice! 

3  See  from  the  rock  the  fountain  rise! 

For  you  in  healing  streams  it  rolls; 

Money  you  need  not  bring,  nor  price; 

?Tis  free  to  humble,  contrite  souls. 

4  Nothing  ye  in  exchange  shall  give; 

Leave  all  ye  have  and  are  behind; 
Freely  the  gift  of  God  receive, 

With  grateful  heart  and  lowly  mind. 

JVo.  26. — p.  m. 

1  SEE  from  Zioirs  sacred  mountain 
Streams  of  living  water  flow! 

God  has  open'd  there  a  fountain; 
This  supplies  the  plains  below: 

They  are  blessed 

Who  its  sov'reign  virtues  know. 


Tllfi  CHURCH.  53 

2  Thro'  ten  thousand  channels  flowing, 

Streams  of  mercy  find  their  way; 
Life  and  health,  and  joy  bestowing, 

They  the  Saviour's  love  display: 
O  ye  nations. 
Hail  the  long  expected  day! 

3  Gladden'd  by  the  flowing  treasure, 

All  enriching  as  it  goes, 
Lo!  the  desert  smiles  with  pleasure, 

Buds  and  blossoms  as  the  rose: 
Ev'ry  object 
Sings  for  joy,  where'er  it  flows. 

4  Trees  of  life,  the  banks  adorning, 

Yield  their  fruit  to  all  around; 
They  who  eat  are  sav'd  from  mourning, 

Pleasures  spring,  and  hopes  abound: 
Fair  their  portion, 
Endless  life  with  glory  crown'd. 

THE  CHURCH. 

JVfo.  27. — c  M. 

1  ZION,  the  city  of  our  God, 

How  glorious  is  the  place! 

There  Jesus  has  his  tix'd  abode. 

There  he  unveils  his  face. 

2  Firm  against  ev'ry  adverse  shock, 

Its  mighty  bulwarks  stand; 
'Tis  built  upon  the  living  rock, 
Secur'd  by  God's  right  hand. 

E2 


54  THE  CHURCH. 

3  There  all  the  fruits  of  glory  grow, 

And  joys  that  never  die; 
And  streams  of  truth  and  knowledge  flow, 
The  soul  to  satisfy. 

4  Come  set  your  faces  Zion-ward, 

The  sacred  road  enquire! 
And  let  conjunction  with  the  Lord 
Be  your  supreme  desire! 

5  The  Word  still  shines  to  give  you  light, 

No  longer  then  delay! 
Jesus  your  God  will  guide  you  right, 
To  everlasting  day. 

No.  28.— P.  M. 

1  HEAR  what  God  the  Lord  hath  spoken! 

"  O  my  people,  faint  and  few, 
"Comfortless,  afflicted,  broken, 

"  Fair  abodes  I  build  for  you; 
"Thorns  of  heart-felt  tribulation, 

"  Shall  no  more  perplex  your  way;' 
"You  shall  name  your  walls,  Salvation, 

"And  your  gates  shall  all  be  Praise. 

2  "Ye  no  more  your  suns  descending, 

"  Waning  moons,  no  more  shall  see; 
"But  your  griefs  for  ever  ending, 

"Find  eternal  noon  in  me. 
"I,  Jehovah,  shining  o'er  you, 

"Will  disperse  the  gloom  of  night; 
"I,  the  Lord,  will  be  your  glory, 

"  1  your  everlasting  light." 


THE  CHUItCII. — LORD'S  DAY.  55 

No.  29.— p.  m. 

1  NONE  is  like  Jeshurun's  God, 

So  great,  so  strong,  so  high: 
Lo,  he  spreads  his  wings  abroad, 

He  rides  upon  the  sky. 
Israel  is  his  first-born  son, 
God,  th'  Almighty  God,  is  thine; 
See  him  to  thy  help  come  down, 
The  excellence  divine! 

2  Thee  the  great  Jehovah  deigns 

To  succour  and  defend; 
Thee  th'  eternal  God  sustains, 

Thy  Maker  and  thy  Friend. 
Israel,  what  hast  thou  to  dread? 
Safe  from  all  impending  harms, 
Round  thee  and  beneath,  are  spread, 
The  everlasting  arms. 

3  Blest,  O  Israel,  blest  art  thou; 

What  people  is  like  thee? 
Sav'd  and  kept  by  Jesus,  now 

Thou  art,  and  still  shatt  be. 
Jesus  is  thy  sev'nfold  shield; 
Jesus  is  thy  flaming  sword; 
Earth  and  hell  and  sin  shall  yield 
To  his  Almighty  Word. 

LORD'S  DAY. 

•TVb.  30. — L.  M. 

1  HAIL!  ever  cheerful,  welcome  day! 
O  may  thy  rising  morn  be  blest; 
My  soul  would  cast  her  cares  away, 
And  taste  the  sweets  of  sacred  rest. 


56  lord's  day. 

2  I  love  thy  house;  T  love  the  road, 
Almighty  Lord,  that  leads  to  thee; 
Regardless  of  this  cumb'rous  load 
Of  sense  and  dull  mortality. 

3  Eternal  wisdom,  fill  my  soul 
With  pure  devotion,  heav'nly  love; 
May  sacred  truth  my  sins  controul, 
And  lift  my  thoughts  to  joys  above. 

tTVo.  31.— L.  M. 

1  GREAT  GOD,  this  sacred  day  of  thine 

Demands  our  soul's  collected  pow'rs: 
May  we  employ  in  work  divine, 
These  solemn,  these  devoted  hours! 

2  Hence,  ye  vai-n  cares  and  trifles,  fly! 

Where  God  resides,  appear  no  more! 
Omniscient  Lord,  thy  piercing  eye 
Can  ev'ry  secret  thought  explore. 

3  The  word  of  life,  dispens'd  to  day, 

Invites  us  to  a  heav'nly  feast: 
May  ev'ry  ear  the  call  obey, 
Be  ev'ry  heart  an  humble  guest. 

•TVo.  32.— p.  m. 

1  TO  thee,  my  God,  this  sacred  day, 
Will  I  my  thankful  homage  pay; 
For  thee  I  long,  for  thee  I  look: 
So  travellers  in  desert  lands, 
'Midst  sultry  gleams  and  scorching  sands, 
Pant  for  the  cooling  water  brook. 


LORD'S  DAT.  57 

2  Within  thy  courts  I  felt  thy  pow'r, 
And  learn'd  to  prize  thy  favours  more 
Than  life  itself,  with  all  its  joys: 
There  let  thy  smiles  again  appear, 
Again  my  drooping  spirit  cheer, 

And  to  thy  praise  attune  my  voice. 

3  Not  all  the  things  of  sense  and  time 
Can  pleasures  yield  so  pure,  sublime, 
As  from  thy  sacred  presence  springs: 
Then,  'till  my  last  expiring  day, 

I  '11  lift  my  hands  to  praise  and  pray, 
And  tune  my  joyful  lips  to  sing. 

No.  S3. — L.  M. 

1  HOW  welcome  to  thy  servants,  press'd 
With  six  days  toil  and  various  snares, 
Is  the  returning  day  of  rest, 

That  lifts  them  from  a  world  of  cares. 

2  Now  we  supply  our  weekly  waste 

From  wisdom's  stores,  that  knows  no  bounds, 

The  Word  is  honey  to  our  taste, 

Renews  our  strength,  and  heals  our  wounds. 

3  With  joy  we  hasten  to  the  place, 
Where- we  the  Lord  have  often  met; 
And,  while  we  view  his  glorious  face, 
Our  burdens  and  our  griefs  forget. 

4  This  precious  privilege  is  ours; 
May  we  the  mercy  well  improve, 
And  find  these  consecrated  hours 
Sweet  earnest  of  the  joys  above. 


58 
WORSHIP. 

t7Vu.  34. — c.  m. 

1  0  GOD  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord, 

How  lovely  is  the  place 
Where  thou,  enihron'd  in  glory,  shovrst 
The  brightness  of  thy  face. 

2  My  longing  soul  faints  with  desire 

To  view  thy  blest  abode; 
My  panting  heart  and  flesh  cry  out 
For  thee,  the  living  God. 

3  For  in  thy  courts  one  single  day 

?Tis  better  to  attend, 
Than,  Lord,  in  any  place  besides 
A  thousand  days  to  spend. 

4  Much  rather  in  God's  house  will  I 

The  meanest  office  take, 
Than  in  the  wealthy  tents  of  sin 
My  pompous  dwelling  make. 

5  For  God,  who  is  our  sun  and  shield, 

Will  grace  and  glory  give; 
And  no  good  thing  will  he  withhold  " 
From  'them  that  justly  live. 

6  Thou,  Lord,  whom  heawnly  hosts  obey, 

How  highly  blest  is  he, 
"Whose  hope  and  trust,  securely  plac'd, 
Is  still  reposed  on  thee. 

t/V*o.  35. — c.  M. 

SHEPHERD  of  Israel,  lend  thine  ear, 

Thy  presence  now  display; 
As  thou  hast  giv'n  a  house  of  prayer, 

So  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 


WORSHIP. — rRAISE. 

2  Within  these  walls  let  holy  peace, 

And  love,  and  concord  dwell; 
Here  give  the  wounded  spirit  ease, 
And  ev'ry  fear  dispel. 

3  The  feeling  heart,  enlighten'd  eye, 

And  humble  mind  bestow; 
And  loosen  ev'ry  baser  tie, 
That  binds  the  soul  below. 

4  May  we  in  love  receive  thy  Word, 

In  faith  present  our  prayers; 
And  find  in  thy  blest  presence,  Lord, 
A  balm  for  all  our  cares. 

JVo.  36.— l.  m. 
1  JESUS,  thou  mighty  God  of  all, 

Behold  thy  church  assembled  here; 
On  thy  great  name  alone  we  call, 
In  humble  love  and  holy  fear. 
£  O  light  of  life,  thy  truth  display, 

And  shed  around  thy  beams  of  love; 
O  turn  our  darkness  into  day, 

And  raise  our  hearts  to  things  above. 
3  Unite  our  hearts  and  minds  in  one, 
In  wisdom  and  in  love  divine; 
Fit  us  to  stand  before  thy  throne, 
And  make  us  altogether  thine. 

PRAISE. 

JVo.  37. — c.  m. 

1  ALL  hail!  the  great  Immanuel's  name! 
Let  seraphs  prostrate  fall; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  ail! 


60  PRAISE. 

2  Let  countless  angels  strike  the  lyre, 

And  low  before  him  fall, 
Who  tune  to  love  their  holy  choir, 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all! 

3  Crown  him,  ye  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

Who  rais'd  you  from  the  fall; 
Hail  him  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all! 

4  Hail  him,  ye  heirs  of  David's  line, 

Whom  David  Lord  did  call; 
Th'  Incarnate  God,  the  Man  Divine! 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all! 

5  Let  ev'ry  tribe,  of  ev'ry  tongue, 

All  creatures,  great  and  small, 
Loud  swell  this  universal  song, 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all! 

6  Almighty  Father!  Jesus!  Lord! 

Whom  King  of  Kings  we  call; 

We  worship  thee,  Incarnate  Word! 

And  crown  thee — Lord  of  all!* 

JVo.  38.— l.  if. 

1  COME  brethren,  shout  the  Saviour's  praise; 
To  him  your  grateful  tribute  bring; 

Let  angels  hear  the  notes  you  raise, 
And  strike  their  golden  harps  and  sing. 

2  Sing  how  he  left  the  heav'nly  throne, 
And  laid  his  splendid  robes  aside, 
Put  all  our  mortal  weakness  on, 

And  groan'd  and  labour'd,  wept  and  died! 


PRAISE.  61 

3  Now  change  the  song! — to  other  strains 
High  let  your  pure  affections  soar! 

See  where  the  great  Redeemer  reigns, 
While  all  the  hosts  of  heav'n  adore! 

4  Again  renew  the  raptur'd  lay: 
Another  theme  of  joy  is  giv'n! 
Now  dawns  the  long  expected  day: 

On  earth  He  reigns,  who  reigns  in  heav'n! 

5  Behold  he  comes! — a  heav'nly  cloud 
Bears  him  in  sacred  triumph  down: 
The  trump  of  truth,  proclaims  aloud, 
"Jesus  alone  shall  wear  the  crown!" 

JVo.  39.-75. 

1  HOLY,  holy,  holy  Lord! 

Be  thy  glorious  name  ador'd! 
Lord,  thy  mercies  never  fail; 
Hail,  eternal  goodness,  hail! 

2  Lord,  we  know  that  thou  art  near; 
Grace  impart,  and  holy  fear: 
Purer  praise  we  ?11  joyful  bring, 
When  around  thy  throne  we  sing. 

No.  40.— c.  if. 

1  0  KING  of  Kings,  beneath  thy  wings 

My  soul  would  still  repose; 
My  refuge  sure,  my  strength  secure 
Against  surrounding  foes. 

2  Thy  wond'rous  ways,  to  grateful  praise, 

Shall  move  my  heart  and  tongue; 
By  hosts  above  thy  deeds  of  love 
In  joyful  notes  are  sung.  F 


62  EXPOSTULATION. 

3  May  I  proclaim  thy  sacred  name, 

By  living,  Lord,  to  thee; 
Then  shall  I  rise  above  the  skies, 
And  thy  perfections  see. 

4  O,  who  can  tell  what  glories  dwell 

Around  th'  eternal  throne? 
There  joys  divine,  that  ne'er  decline, 
Are  by  the  righteous  known. 

EXPOSTULATION. 

Jfo.  41.— 7s. 

1  SINNERS,  turn,  why  will  ye  die? 
God  your  Maker  asks  you,  why? 
He  who  did  your'being  give, 
Made  you  with  himself  to  live; 
He  the  fatal  cause  demands, 
Asks  the  creatures  of  his  hands; 
Why,  ye  thankless  sinners,  why, 
Will  ye  slight  his  love,  and  die? 

2  You,  on  whom  he  favours  show'rs, 
You,  enrich'd  with  noblest  pow'rs, 
You,  of  reason's  light  possess'd, 
You,  with  perfect  freedom  blest, 
You,  with  finer  sense  endu'd, 
Beings,  capable  of  God, 
Noblest  of  his  creatures,  why, 
Why  will  you  for  ever  die? 

S  You,  whom  he  designed  to  be 
Images  of  Deity; 

You,  for  whom  he  conquer'd  death, 
Yielding  on  the  cross  his  breath, 


EXPOSTULATION. — RErENTANCE.         63 

You,  on  whom  be  still  doth  wait, 
Whom  he  would  again  create; 
Your  Redeemer  asks  you  why, 
Why  will  you  for  ever  die? 
«/Vo.  42. — c.  m. 

1  WHY  wilt  thou  still  in  darkness  live, 

Involv'd  in  shades  of  night, 

When  Jesus  calls  thee  to  receive 

The  rays  of  heav'nly  light? 

2  Jesus  the  lowest  came  to  raise: 

Who  will  his  grace  receive? 
In  tender  mercy  still  he  says, 

"Come  unto  me  and  live.'* 
5  He  teaches  thee  thyself  to  know; 

He  sets  before  thine  eyes, 
Thy  danger,  and  thy  refuge  too, 

And  calls  thee  to  arise. 

4  His  word  shall  lead  thee  on  thy  way, 

And  shew  thee  all  his  will; 
And  to  the  realms  of  endless  day, 
His  hand  shall  guide  thee  still. 

5  0  then  obey  thy  Saviour's  call 

From  ev'ry  sin  depart! 
Before  his  footstool  humbly  fall, 
And  give  him  all  thy  heartl 

REPENTANCE. 

JVo.  43. — L.  M. 
1  FATHER  of  lights,  from  whom  proceeds 
Whate'er  thy  ev'ry  creature  needs; 
To  thee  I  look;  my  heart  prepare, 
Suggest  and  hearken  to  my  prayer. 


64  REPENTANCE. 

2  Since  by  thy  light  myself  T  see 
Naked  and  poor,  and  void  of  thee; 
Thine  eyes  must  all  my  thoughts  survey, 
Thou  know'st  whate'er  my  lips  would  say. 

S  Thou  know'st  the  baseness  of  my  mind, 
Wayward,  and  impotent,  and  blind; 
Thou  know'st  how  unsubdued  my  will, 
Averse  to  good,  and  prone  to  ill. 

4  Fain  would  I  know,  as  known  by  thee, 
And  feel  the  indigence  1  see; 
Abhor  the  pride  that  lurks  within, 
Detest  and  loathe  myself  and  sin. 

No.  44.-75. 

1  GOD  of  mercy,  God  of  grace, 

Hear  our  sad  repentant  song; 
Sorrow  dwells  in  ev'ry  heart, 
Penitence  on  ev'ry  tongue. 

2  Deep  we  mourn  for  follies  past, 

Talents  wasted,  time  misspent, 

Hearts  debas'd  by  worldly  cares, 

Thankless  for  the  mercies  lent. 

3  Foolish  fears  and  low  desires, 

Vain  regrets  for  things  as  vain, 
Lips  too  seldom  taught  to  praise, 
Oft  to  murmur  and  complain. 

4  These  and  ev'ry  secret  fault, 

Fill'd  with  grief  and  shame  we  own, 
Humbled  at  thy  feet  we  lie, 
Seeking  mercy  at  thy  throne. 


REPENTANCE. — REFORMATION.     65 

5  Thou  to  whom  all  pow'r  belongs, 
()  restore  thy  suppliant  race! 
Hear  our  sad,  repentant  pray'r, 

God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace! 
JVu.  45. — c.  m. 

1  JEHOVAH  calls;  the  call  we  hear; 

For  all  our  evils  mourn; 
Now  weep  the  penitential  tear, 
And  home  to  God  return. 

2  0  Jesus,  Sov'reign,  Saviour  kind, 

To  thee  we  thankful  come; 
Thou  wilt  restore  the  erring  mind, 

And  lead  the  wand'rer  home. 
S  Thankful  thy  mercy  we  embrace, 

Our  evils  all  disclaim, 
Accept  thy  boundless  love  and  grace, 

And  triumph  in  thy  name. 

REFORMATION. 

Ao.  46. — l.  m. 

1  SHEW  me,  O  Lord,  the  narrow  road! 

Help  me  to  keep  it,  when  'tis  known, 
Until  I  reach  thy  blest  abode, 

When  thou  wilt  thy  disciples  own. 

2  A  thousand  ways  in  ruin  end: 

One,  only,  leads  to  joys  above: 
May  that  my  willing  steps  ascend, 
Guided  by  faith,  and  urg'd  by  love! 

3  No  more  I  ask,  or  hope  to  find, 

True  happiness  in  things  below: 
Sorrow  may  well  possess  the  mind, 

That  feeds  where  thorns  and  thistles  grow. 

F  2 


66  REFORMATION. 

4  The  joy  that  fades  is  not  for  me: 
I  seek  immortal  joys  above: 
There  everlasting  peace  shall  be 
The  blest  reward  of  faith  and  love. 

No.  47. — c.  m. 

1  WOULD'ST  thou,  my  soul,  to  heav'n  arise, 

And  live  with  angels  there? 

Then  all  of  sin  and  self  despise, 

And  for  that  world  prepare! 

2  Would'st  thou  be  happy?  first  be  pure! 

This  only  is  the  way; 
To  him  alone  is  heav'n  secure, 
Who  doth  the  Lord  obey. 

3  Then  in  thy  Saviour  God  believe, 

Thy  self  and  sin  forsake; 
Obey  his  laws,  his  truth  receive, 
And  his  example  take! 

4  Forsake  each  word  and  work  impure; 

Worship  thy  God  in  love; 
And  faithful  to  the  end  endure, 
And  thou  shalt  reign  above! 

JYo.  48.— c.  m. 

1  'TIS  mercy  bids  us  all  forsake, 

Whatever  that  all  implies: 
And  mercy's  counsel  we  shall  take, 
If  we  are  truly  wise. 

2  The  low  delights  of  sensual  life, 

The  joys  of  worldly  pride, 
Revenge  and  hatred,  wrath  and  strife, 
Must  all  be  cast  aside, 


TEMPTATION.  67 

3  Yea,  all  that  would  our  ruin  prove, 

And  draw  our  souls  beneath, 
MS'e  must  in  Jesus'  strength,  remove, 
Or  sink  in  endless  death. 

4  Parent  of  good  to  all  below, 

How  good  is  thy  request! 
To  give  up  all  the  springs  of  woe, 
To  be  for  ever  blest! 

TEMPTATION. 

JSTo.  49.-75. 

1  AS  in  winter  nature  mourns, 
'Till  the  cheering  spring  returns, 
So  my  barren  soul  doth  wail, 
Grieving  o'er  her  wintry  state. 
Hasten,  Lord,  the  time  of  spring! 
Cause  me  to  revive  and  sing! 
Nourish  with  the  heav'nly  rain! 
'Warm  me  with  thy  beams  again! 

2  Help  me  to  obey  thy  voice! 
Make  me  in  thy  Word  rejoice! 
I  on  thee  my  burden  cast; 
Bless  me  as  in  seasons  past! 
On  thy  garden  deign  to  smile! 
Raise  the  plants!  enrich  the  soil! 
Soon  thy  presence  will  restore 
Life  to  what  seeuvd  dead  before. 

3  Lord,  I  long  to  be  at  home, 
Where  these  changes  never  come. 
Angels  there  no  winter  fear; 

There  'tis  spring  throughout  the  year. 


68  TEMPTATION. 

How  unlike  this  state  below! 
There  the  flow'rs  unwith'ring  blow; 
There  no  chilling  blasts  annoy; 
All  is  love,  and  life,  and  joy. 

JVb.  50. — c.  m. 

1  WHEN  press'd  by  sin's  overwhelming  weight, 
By  woes  I  feel  or  fear, 
Then,  gracious  Lord,  my  drooping  state, 
This  word  of  thine  shall  cheer. 

£  "Come  unto  me,  ye  weary,  come! 
"And  I  will  give  you  rest; 
"I  wait  to  lead  the  wand'rer  home, 
6t  And  make  the  mourner  blest. 

3  "Come  ye  who  sink  beneath  your  load! 

"  Soon  shall  your  labour  cease: 
"Look  unto  me,  your  Saviour  God! 
"  And  I  will  give  you  peace. 

4  "My  easy  yoke,  O  cheerful  take! 

"My  burden  light  will  prove: 
"The  cords  of  sin  my  truth  shall  break, 
"And  ye  shall  taste  my  love." 

No.  51.— L.  M. 

1  WHEN  billows  swell,  and  winds  are  high, 
And  clouds  o'ercast  my  wintry  sky, 

Out  of  the  depths  to  thee  I  Tll  call, 
And  make  thy  name  of  Love  my  all. 

2  Then,  Lord,  the  pilot's  part  perform, 
And  guide  and  guard  me  thro'  the  storm! 
Defend  me  from  each  threat'ninjr  ill! 
Controul  the  waves!  say,  "Peace,  be  still!" 


TEMFTATIOX.  69 

3  Amid  the  roaring  of  the  sea, 

My  soul  shall  hang  her  hope  on  thee; 
Thy  constant  love,  thy  faithful  care, 
Shall  surely  save  me  from  despair. 

No.  52. — c.  m. 

1  WHEN  all  our  joys  terrestrial  fade, 

Nor  one  our  peace  secures, 
We  have  a  gracious  God,  whose  aid, 
From  age  to  age  endures. 

2  This  is  a  Rock,  when  hopes  betray: 

A  Sun,  when  clouds  condense: 
A  Lamp  to  light  the  pilgrim's  way: 
A  Buckler  of  defence. 

3  This  is  a  Rose  whose  fragrance  cheers; 

A  Fountain  where  to  lave: 
A  cordial  Balm  for  all  our  fears; 
Our  hope  beyond  the  grave. 

4  A  Haven,  this,  when  winds  arise, 

An  Anchor  sure  and  fast, 
A  Shelter  from  th'  inclement  skies, 
A  Covert  from  the  blast. 

5  The  Bread  of  life,  in  famine  dire, 

A  Spring,  when  waters  fail: 
A  Cloud  by  day,  by  night  a  Fire, 
To  guide  us  through  the  vale. 

JVo.  53. — c.  Bff. 

1  O  THOU,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 
I  lift  my  heart  to  thee: 
In  all  my  trials,  conflicts,  woes, 
In  love,  remember  me! 


70  TEMPTATION. 

2  When  on  my  restless,  burden'd  heart, 
My  sins  lie  heavily, 
Let  thy  salvation  peace  impart! 
In  love,  remember  me. 

S  Temptations  sore  obstruct  my  way, 
And  thoughts  I  fain  would  flee! 
O  give  me  strength,  Lord,  as  my  day! 
For  good,  remember  me! 

4  Whene'er  distress'd  with  pain  or  grief, 
Thine  eye  my  frame  doth  see, 
Grant  patience,  rest,  and  kind  relief! 
In  love,  remember  me! 

JV*o.  54. — P.  M. 

1  WHEN  gathering  clouds  around  I  view, 
When  earthly  joys  and  hopes  are  few, 
On  Him  I  lean,  who,  while  below, 
Endur'd  each  mortal  pain  and  woe: 

He  sees  my  wants,  allays  my  fears, 
And  marks,  and  wipes  away  my  tears. 

2  If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
From  heav'nly  virtue's  narrow  way, 
To  flee  the  good  I  would  pursue, 

Or  do  the  sin  I  would  not  do; 

Still  He  who  felt  temptation's  pow'r, 

Shall  guard  me  in  that  dang'rous  hour, 

3  When  anxious  thoughts  within  me  rise, 
And,  sore  dismay'd,  my  spirit  dies; 
Then  He  who  once  vouchsafed  to  bear 
The  piercing  anguish  of  despair, 
Shall  sweetly  soothe,  shall  gently  dry, 
The  throbbing  heart,  the  streaming  eye. 


TEMPTATION. — REGENERATION.  71 

4  And  He,  when  T  have  safely  pass'd 
Thro'  ev'ry  eon  diet  but  the  last, 
Shall  still,  unchanging,  watch  beside 

My  painful  bed; for  once  He  died; 

Then  chase  the  latest  gloom  away, 
And  lead  to  realms  of  cloudless  day. 

JVb.  55. — L.  M. 

1  YE  tempted  souls,  your  Lord  is  nigh, 
And  hears  from  heav'n  your  humble  cry; 
Trust  in  his  wisdom,  love,  and  might! 
For  you  his  two-edg'd  sword  shall  light. 

2  Altho'  near  Satan's  seat  you  dwell, 
Encompass'd  by  the  hosts  of  hell; 
Your  Saviour  will  your  foes  engage, 
And  save  you  from  their  cruel  rage. 

3  For  all  who  humbly  truth  pursue, 
And  keep  the  Lord  their  God  in  view, 
Tho5  death  and  hell  may  oft  assail, 
The  sword  of  Jesus  shall  prevail. 

4  The  conquest  o'er,  the  vict'ry  won, 
Their  souls  he  raises  to  his  throne; 
The  hidden  manna  then  imparts, 

And  writes  his  name  upon  their  hearts. 

REGENERATION. 

JVb.  56.— l.  m. 

1  HARK!  in  the  wilderness  a  cry! 
Let  ev'ry  dormant  pow'r  awake! 
Prepare  the  way  of  God  Most  High! 
A  highway  in  the  desert  make! 


f£  REGENERATION. 

2  He  shall  the  lowly  vallies  raise, 

Bring  down  the  mountains'  lofty  state, 
Make  plain  the  desert's  rugged  face, 
And  bid  its  crooked  paths  be  straight. 

3  Know'st  thou  the  meaning,  nature's  child, 

Know'st  thou  the  import  of  that  cry? 
Thy  heart  's  the  desert,  wraste  and  wild; 
But  lo!  the  kind  Reclaimer  's  nigh. 

4  Thy  humble  heart  must  first  begin 

His  all-restaring  hand  to  trust; 
Mountains  of  pride,  self-love,  and  sin, 
Shall  then  before  him  fall  to  dust. 

5  When  rais'd  by  him,  how  chang'd  thy  state! 

A  garden  rich  in  fruit  and  flow'r; 

Thy  mind,  the  Lord's  belov'd  retreat, 

The  wonder  of  redeeming  pow'r. 

No.  57. — s.  M. 

1  MY  happy  soul  restor'd 

From  sin's  destructive  ways; 
Jesus,  my  God,  shall  be  ador'd, 
And  I  '11  declare  his  praise. 

2  He  leads  me  on  my  way, 

In  paths  of  righteousness; 
Sweetly  constrains  me  to  obey, 
And  be  for  ever  bless'd. 

3  What  tho'  I  take  my  road, 

Where  death  and  hell  appear, 
Still  trusting  in  my  Saviour  God, 
No  danger  can  I  fear. 


REGENERATION.  73 

In  safety  will  he  keep, 

With  good  and  truth  defend; 
And  lead  his  faithful,  humble  sheep 

In  safety  to  the  end. 

JVb.  58. — c.  M. 

COME,  brethren,  let  us  joyful  sing, 

The  praises  of  our  God; 
We  *re  rais'd  to  life,  and  on  the  wing, 

To  heav'n's  serene  abode. 

From  nature  we  to  spirit  rise 

By  influence  from  above; 
In  heart  and  life  all  sin  despise, 

And  goodness  only  love. 

The  lower  region  of  the  mind 
«     Is  to  subjection  brought; 
The  will  and  understanding  join'd 
In  union  as  they  ought. 

The  will  and  understanding  right, 

The  man  is  born  anew; 
He  walks  in  heav'nly  heat  and  light, 

And  lives  as  angels  do. 

JVo.  59.— 7s. 

JESUS,  mighty  to  redeem, 

Thou  shalt  be  our  constant  theme; 

Boundless  wisdom,  love  divine, 

Power  to  save,  alone  are  thine. 

Blind  we  were,  but  now  we  see; 

Deaf,  we  hearken  now  to  thee; 

Dumb,  for  thee  our  tongues  employ; 

Lame,  and  lo!  we  leap  for  joy,  G 


74  VIRTUES  AND  GRACES. 

S  Faint  we  were  and  parch'd  with  drought; 
"Water  at  thy  word  gush'd  out: 
Streams  of  truth  our  spirits  bless, 
Flowing  thro'  the  wilderness. 

4  Hark!  the  wastes  have  found  a  voice! 
Lonely  deserts  now  rejoice. 
Gladsome  hallelujahs  sing 

To  the  great  Almighty  King. 

5  May  these  barren  souls  of  ours 
Bloom,  and  put  forth  fruits  and  flow'rsj 
Flow'rs  of  wisdom,  fruits  of  love, 
Gifts  imparted  from  above. 

VIRTUES  AND  GRACES. 

J\*0.  60. L.  M. 

1  IN  vain  the  Saviour's  name  we  own, 
Unless  we  live  to  him  alone; 
Unless  our  words  and  actions  prove, 
The  truths  we  know  are  join'd  with  love. 

£  Can  they  whom  pride  and  passion  sway, 
Who  Mammon  and  the  world  obey, 
In  envy  and  contention  live, 
Presume  that  they  indeed  believe? 

3  From  charity,  its  living  root, 
True  faith  produces  holy  fruit: 

But  they,  who  only  leaves  can  show, 
Still  on  the  stock  of  nature  grow. 

4  Lord,  let  thy  word  effectual  prove, 
To  work  in  us  obedient  love: 

And  teach  our  sinful  hearts  to  dread 
A  name  to  live,  where  life  is  dead! 


VIRTUES  AND  GRACES.  75 

«7Vo.  61. L.  M. 

1  THE  barren  fig  tree,  deck'd  with  leaves, 

Shows  in  its  unproductive  root, 
The  man  who  truth  divine  receives, 
But  yields  not  love's  celestial  fruit. 

2  We  see  the  truth,  we  judge  aright, 

And  wisdom's  righteous  ways  approve^ 
But  what  avails  superior  light, 
Without  its  life,  superior  love? 

3  Knowledge,  and  eloquence,  and  zeal, 

Unless  combin'd  with  works  of  love, 
The  soul's  disorders  will  not  heal, 
Nor  fit  us  for  the  realms  above. 

4  Lord,  fill  our  hearts  with  holy  fear, 

And  thy  inspiring  spirit  send, 
That  we  the  fruit  of  love  may  bear, 
And  find  acceptance  in  the  end. 

JVb.  62.— c.  M. 

1  WHAT  is  Religion?  'tis  to  love 

Our  God  with  all  the  heart; 
In  charity  with  all  men  prove, 
And  good  to  all  impart. 

2  ?Tis  love  that  makes  religion  sweet, 

'Tis  love  that  makes  us  rise 
With  ardent  mind  and  willing  feet, 
To  yonder  happy  skies. 

5  Then  let  us  all  in  love  abound, 
And  charity  pursue! 
So  shall  we  soon  in  hcav'n  be  crown'd 
And  love  as  angels  do. 


76  VIRTUES  AND  GRACES. 

JVb.  63.— l.  m. 

1  MY  soul  shall  oft  above  the  skies 
On  wings  of  contemplation  rise; 
View  all  the  glorious  scenes  above, 
And  learn  from  angels  how  to  love. 

2  And  oft  with  gratitude  I  Ml  trace 
The  riches  of  redeeming  grace; 
The  path  of  love  divine  explore, 
And  praise,  and  wonder,  and  adore. 

S  Thus  would  I  my  devotions  raise, 

And  learn  with  greater  warmth  to  praise: 
'Till  my  now  feeble  flame  shall  prove 
A  burning  star  of  endless  love. 

No.  64.— L.  M. 

1  WE  travel  thro'  a  barren  land, 
With  dangers  thick  on  ev'ry  hand: 
But  Jesus  guides  us  thro'  the  vale; 
The  christian's  Hope  shall  never  fail. 

2  Deep  sorrows  meet  us  as  we  go; 
Infernals  seek  our  overthrow; 
But  never  shall  their  arts  prevail; 
The  christian's  Hope  shall  never  fail. 

S  Sometimes  we  're  tempted  to  despair; 
But  Jesus  makes  us  then  his  care: 
Whatever  griefs  our  souls  assail, 
The  christian's  Hope  shall  never  fail. 

4  We  trust  in  his  unchanging  Word, 
The  oath  and  promise  of  our  Lord; 
And  safely  thro'  each  tempest  sail: 
The  christian's  Hope  shall  never  fail. 


VIRTUES,  &C. — TIME,  &C.  77 

5  To  hope  we  "11  join  both  truth  and  love 
And  live  as  angels  live  above; 
We  ?11  fight,  and  o-er  our  foes  prevail; 
Hope,  Truth,  and  Love,  shall  never  fail. 

JV*o.  65. — L.  Iff, 

1  'WHAT  various  hindrances  we  meet, 
In  coming  to  the  mercy  seat! 

Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayV 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there? 

2  Prayer  makes  the  darkened  cloud  withdraw, 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw; 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love, 

And  brinjrs  a  blessinsr  from  above. 
5  Neglecting  pray'r,  we  cease  to  fight, 

Prayer  keeps  the  christian's  armour  bright; 
And  devils  tremble  when  they  see 
The  contrite  heart  and  bended  knee. 

4  Did  we  the  sighs  we  vainly  spend, 
To  heav'n  in  supplication  send; 
Our  cheerful  song  would  oft'ner  be, 
"Hear  what  the  Lord  hath  done  for  me." 

TIME,  DEATH,  AND  ETERNITY. 
JVb,  66. — p.  if. 

1  HOW  great  the  bliss,  how  great  the  wo, 
Hangs  on  this  span  of  time  below, 

On  this  precarious  breath! 
The  Lord  of  ait  things  only  knows 
Whether  another  yem-  shall  close, 

G  2 


78  TIME,   DEATH, 


2  In  heav'n  above,  or  hell  beneath, 
When  I  have  pass?d  the  gate  of  death, 

Must  be  my  final  state: 
To  day  attend  the  call  divine! 
To-morrow  never  may  be  thine: 
Repent,  ere  'tis  too  late! 
S  Awake  from  languid  nature's  dream! 
Vast  is  the  change,  whate'er  it  seem. 

To  vain  and  worldly  men. 
Lord,  at  thy  footstool  1  would  bow: 
Bid  conscience  plainly  tell  me  now, 
What  it  would  tell  me  then! 

4  Tf  in  destruction's  road  I  stray, 
Help  me  to  choose  the  better  way 

That  leads  to  joys  on  high! 
Thy  guiding  light,  thy  spirit  give! 
Nor  let  me  ever  dare  to  live, 

Such  as  I  dare  not  die. 

JVtf.  67. L.   M. 

1  0  COULD  I  soar  to  worlds  above,. 
That  blessed  state  of  peace  and  love$ 
How  gladly  would  I  mount  on  high, 
Bid  welcome  death,  and  joyful  fljl 

2  But  ah!  still  longer  must  I  stay. 

Ere  this  dark  night  be  turn'd  to  day? 
More  crosses,  sorrows,  conflicts,  bear, 
Subject  to  trials,  pains,  and  cares? 

3  My  Father  knows  what  road  is  best, 
And  how  to  lead  to  peace  and  rest: 
Cheerful  to  him  I'll  yield  my  all, 
Go  where  he  leads,  and  wait  his  call. 


AND    ETERNITY.  79 

4  While  here,  to  do  his  will  be  mine, 
Confiding  in  his  love  divine! 
'Tis  his  to  fix  my  time  of  rest; 
And  all  that  he  appoints  is  best. 

JVu.  68. — c.  m. 

1  WHEN  I  ean  read  my  title  clear 

To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  farewell  to  ev'ry  fear* 
And  dry  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  Satan's  darts  be  hurl'd, 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  in  a  wild  deluge  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall, 
So  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heav'n,  my  all! 

4  There  shall  the  struggles  of  my  soul 

End  in  eternal  rest; 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll, 
Across  my  peaceful  breast! 

JVo.  69— p.m. 

1  GREAT  GOD,  thy  solemn  voice  I  hear; 

Forth  from  thy  word  resounding, 
Proclaiming  death  and  judgment  near, 

And  mercy  yet  abounding; 
Sinners,  forsake  the  downward  road, 
That  leads  to  Satan's  dark  abode! 
Prepare,  prepare  to  meet  your  God! 


80  TIME,  DEATH, 

2  Now  while  the  trumpet  soundeth  loud, 
Let  ev'ry  tribe  and  nation, 
To  Jesu's  sacred  banner  crowd, 
And  hail  his  great  salvation. 
O  choose  the  straight  but  upward  road, 
That  leads  to  angels'  bright  abode! 
Prepare  to  meet  jour  Saviour  God! 

S  Arise,  my  soul!  thine  evils  shun! 

Accept  the  solemn  warning! 
Probation's  day  will  soon  be  gone; 

Eternity  is  dawning: 
Apply  the  means  of  grace  bestow'd! 
Pursue  the  path  thy  Saviour  trod! 
And  thus  prepare  to  meet  thy  God! 

No.  70— L.  M. 

1  DO  flesh  and  nature  dread  to  die, 

And  tim'rous  thoughts  our  minds  enslave, 
Thou,  Lord,  canst  raise  our  hopes  on  high, 
And  quell  the  terrors  of  the  grave. 

2  What!  shall  we  run  to  gain  the  prize, . 

Yet  grieve  to  think  the  goal  is-  near? 
Afraid  above  the  world  to  rise, 

And  in  our  Father's  house  appear? 

3  Do  we  not  dwell  in  clouds  below, 

And  dimly  see  the  God  we  love? 
Why  should  we  like  this  twilight  so, 

And  shrink  from  noon's  bright  beams  above? 

4  0  for  the  Spirit  of  my  God, 

To  drive  the  fears  of  death  awav, 
And  help  me  through  this  darksome  road, 
To  realms  of  everlasting  claj! 


AND  ETERNITY.  81 

No.  71. —  L.  M. 

1  THRO'  ev'ry  active,  busy  scene. 

That  crowds  upon  the  op'ning  day, 
Let  firm  resolves  still  intervene, 
Jesus,  thy  precepts  to  obey. 

2  Since  life  is  short,  life  to  amend 

Should  daily  be  our  constant  care; 
That  while  our  thoughts  to  heav'n  ascend, 
Our  hearts  may  find  their  treasure  there. 

5  Thus  welcome  death's  appointed  day, 
That  ends  the  swift  career  of  time! 
Cheerful  the  summons  we  obey, 
In  age  advanc'd,  or  youthful  prime. 

4  For  death  is  life  renew'd;  no  more 
To  feel  anxiety,  or  pain; 
Those  scenes  with  transport  to  explore, 
E'en  angels  would  describe  in  vain. 

JV0.  72.— 6s  &  7s. 

1  HARK!  a  voice  proclaims  on  high, 

The  dead  are  blest  indeed, 
In  the  Lord  who  calmly  die, 
From  all  their  labours  freed! 

2  Follow'd  by  their  works  of  love, 

Their  happy  souls  ascend, 
Welcome  to  the  realms  above, 
To  meet  their  God  and  Friend! 

3  When  from  flesh  the  soul  hath  fled, 

And  hails  th'  eternal  dawn. 
Mortals  say  "A  man  is  dead!" 
Angels  liA  child  is  born!" 


82  TIME,   DEATH, 

No.  73. — 7s  double. 

1  DEATHLESS  principle,  arise! 
Soar,  thou  native  of  the  skies! 
Made  for  God,  to  God  return! 
All  his  wond'rous  goodness  learn! 
Angels  joyful  to  attend, 
Watchful  o'er  thy  pillow  bend; 
Wait  to  catch  the  signal  giv'n, 
And  conduct  thee  quick  to  heav'n. 

2  Is  thy  earthly  house  distress'd 
Willing  to  retain  its  guest? 
?Tis  not  thou,  but  it,  must  die: 
Fly,  celestial  tenant,  fly! 
Shudder  not  to  pass  the  stream! 
Venture  all  thy  care  on  him! 
Not  one  object  of  his  care 
Ever  sufifer'd  shipwreck  there. 

5  Saints  in  glory,  perfect  made, 

AVait  thy  passage  through  the  shade: 
Ardent  for  thy  coming  o'er, 
See!  they  throng  the  blissfui  shore! 
Mount,  their  transports  ta improve! 
Join  the  happy  choir  above! 
Swiftly  to  their  wish  be  giv'n! 
Kindle  higher  joy  in  heav'n! 

No.  74. — c.  m. 

1  WHAT  glorious  wonders,  strange  and  new, 
Will  meet  my  ravish'd  eyes, 
What  scenes  delightful  rise  to  view, 
When  I  shall  reach  the  skies! 


: 


AND  ETERNITY.  83 

2  And  01  what  infinite  delight, 

When  golden  harps  are  strung, 
And  bj  the  morning  stars  of  light 
Jehovah's  praise  is  sung! 

S  There  too  wHI  sweet  instruction  flow 
From  bright  angelic  choirs, 
And  they  shall  teach  my  soul  to  know, 
What  now  my  soul  desires. 

4  How  will  rejoice  this  heart  of  mine 

To  hear  their  words  of  love, 
While  they  with  eloquence  divine, 
My  ev'ry  cloud  remove! 

5  But  ah!  if  lost  in  wonder  now, 

Blest  Lord,  what  shall  I  be 
"When  in  thy  presence  I  shall  bow, 
And  all  thy  glory  see! 

No.  75,— 8s  Sf  7s. 

1  ANGELS,  guard  the  new  immortal, 

Thro'  the  wonder-teeming  space, 
To  the  everlasting  portal, 

To  the  spirit's  resting  place! 
Angels,  let  the  ransom'd  stranger 

In  your  tender  care  be  blest, 
Hoping,  trusting,  free  from  danger, 

Lead  him  to  the  realms  of  rest! 

2  There  no  hurtful  foe  can  enter, 

And  no  friend  departeth  thence; 
Jesus  is  their  sun,  their  center, 
And  their  shield,  Omnipotence. 


84  NEW   YEAR. 

Blessed!  for  the  Lamb  shall  feed  them, 
All  their  tears  shall  wipe  away; 

To  the  living  fountains  lead  them; 
To  a  bright,  eternal  day. 

NEW  YEAR. 
JVb.  76.— 7s. 

1  WHILE  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun, 

Hasted  thro'  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 

Never  more  to  meet  us  here: 
Finish'd  now  probation's  day, 

They  have  done  with  all  below; 
We  a  little  longer  stay, 

But  how  little  none  can  know. 

2  As  the  winged  arrow  flies 

Speedily,  the  mark  to  find; 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 

Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behind: 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream; 
Upwards,  Lord,  our  spirits  raisel 

All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past,  receive! 

All  thy  mercies  now  renew! 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live, 

With  eternity  in  view! 
More  and  more  thy  Word  unfold! 

Fill  us  with  redeeming  love! 
And  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 

May  we  dwell  with  thee  above! 


NEW  YEAH — MIRIAM'S  SONG.  85 

JVc  77.— 7s. 

1  SPAR'I)  to  see  another  year, 
Jesus  deign  to  meet  us  here! 
Now  thy  gracious  work  revive! 
Bid  thy  drooping  garden  thrive! 
Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise! 

Warm  our  hearts,  and  bless  our  eyes! 
Let  our  pray'rs  ascend  above! 
Make  this  year  a  state  of  love! 

2  Where  thou  hast  thy  work  begun, 
Give  new  strength  the  race  to  run! 
Scatter  darkness,  doubts,  and  fears! 
Wipe  away  the  mourner's  tears! 
Clothe  thy  Word  with  power  divine! 
Make  us  willing  to  be  thine; 

Let  thy  waiting  people  prove 
All  thy  pow'r  and  all  thy  love! 

M.  78.— P.  M. 

MIRIAM'S  SONG. 

1  SOUND  the  loud  timbrel  o'er  Egypt's  dark 
sea, 
Jehovah  has  triumph'd,  his  people  are  free. 

Sing!for  the  pride  of  the  tyrant  is  broken, 
His  chariots,  his  horsemen,  all  splendid  and 
brave; 
How  vain  was  their  boasting!  the  Lord  hath 
but  spoken, 
And  chariots  and  horsemen  are  sunk  in  the 
wave. 

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86         Miriam's  song — doxologies. 

2  Praise  to  the  conqueror,  praise  to  the  Lord, 
His  word   was  our  arrow,  his  breath  was 
our  sword; 
Who  shall  return  to  tell  Egypt  the  story 
Of  those  she  sent  forth  in  the  hour  of  her 
pride? 
For  the  Lord  hath  look'd  out  from  his  pil- 
lar of  glory, 
And  all  her  brave  thousands  are  dash'd  in 
the  tide. 


DOXOLOGIES. 

No.   1. L.  M. 

JEHOVAH-JESUS,  Lord  of  all, 
We  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  call; 
One  God,  one  Person  on  the  throne, 
We  give  all  praise  to  Him  alone. 

No.  2. — c.  m. 

THE  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost; 

One  God  our  souls  adore; 
Jesus  his  name,  in  him  we  boast, 

And  praise  him  evermore. 

No.  3. — s.  m. 

NOW  be  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Holy  Ghost,  ador'd; 

In  essence  and  in  person  One, 
Jehovah,  Jesus,  Lord. 


DOXOXOGIES.  87 

No.  4. — p.  m. 
NOW  to  Jesus  Christ  the  glory 

And  dominion  shall  be  giv'n; 
He  is  Alpha  and  Omega, 

First  and  Last  in  earth  and  heav'n. 

No.  5. — p.  m. 

NOW  let  us  join  the  heav'nly  host 
Who  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost 

In  Jesus  Christ  adore, 
Of  heav'n  and  earth  they  crown  him  King, 
To  him  their  loud  hosannas  sing, 

And  praise  him  evermore. 

No.  6.— 7s. 

Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  meet 

In  the  Saviour  God  we  own: 
Jesus  as  our  King  we  greet, 

Father,  Maker,  Lord  alone. 
Blessed  Fount  of  life  and  light! 

All  his  Human  is  Divine! 
God  and  man  in  him  unite: 

Heav'n  and  earth  in  praise  combine! 


88 


A  CATECHISM, 


INSTRUCTION  FOR  CHIIiDHEK-. 

Teacher. — My  clear  child,  created  a  rational 
and  immortal  being,  and  living  under  the  light 
of  the  Word  of  God,  it  is  incumbent  upon  you 
to  understand  what  that  Word  teaches,  con- 
cerning what  you  are  to  believe  and  how  you 
are  to  live,  that  you  may  be  made  a  partaker  of 
the  blessings  promised  in  that  Word  to  the  peo- 
ple of  God.  Let  me  therefore  ask 

1 — What  are  you? 

A. — A  being  created  in  the  image  and  like- 
ness of  God! 

2  Q. — What  constitutes  this  image  and  like- 
ness? 

A. — The  possession  of  an  understanding  and 
a  will. 

3  Q. — What  is  the  end  of  your  creation? 

A. — That  receiving  the  light  of  truth  in  my 
understanding,  and  the  love  of  good  in  my  will, 
I  may  know  and  love  God:  and  thereby  be  fit- 
ted for  happiness  in  heaven  for  ever. 

4  Q. — You  have  told  me  what  you  are,  let 
me  ask  you  What  is  God? 

A. — A  being  of  infinite  love,  wisdom  and 
power — my  Creator,  Redeemer  and  Regenera- 
tor, who  is  the  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ, 
in  whom  there  is  a  Divine  Trinity  of  Father, 
Son  and  Holy  Spirit. 


CATECHISM.  89 

5  Q. — This  Trinity  then  is  not  a  trinity  of 
persons? 

J\. — No:  the  scriptures  teach  me,  that  the 
Father  is  in  the  Son  and  the  Son  in  the  Father: 
that  they  are  one:  and  that  the  Spirit  is  the 
proceeding  influence  of  this  One  True  God. 

6  Q. —  Why  are  the  terms  Father,  Son  and 
Holy  Spirit  used  to  describe  this  One  True 
God? 

J\. — Because,  by  Father  is  understood  the 
Essential  Divine;  by  the  Son  the  Divine  Hu- 
manity; and  by  the  Holy  Spirit  the  Divine  Pro- 
ceeding; these  three  are  one  in  essence  and  one 
in  person. 

7  Q. — Do  you  know  any  thing  which  will  il- 
lustrate this? 

Jl. — Yes;  I  am  myself  possessed  of  soul,  body 
and  operation:  and  these  three  are  one  person. 

8  Q. — You  said  that  the  Lord  was  your  Re- 
deemer, as  well  as  your  Creator:  what  do  you 
understand  by  Redemption? 

Jl. — Deliverance  from  the  power  of  hell  or  of 
infernal  spirits. 

9  ({. — How  did  the  Lord  effect  this  redemp- 
tion or  deliverance? 

Jl.-^By  taking  upon  him  human  nature  by 
birth  of  the  Virgin  Mary;  and  therein  combat- 
ting and  conquering  the  infernal  powers  which 
held  man  in  bondage:  and  having  glorified  his 
Humanitv,  or  made  it  Divine,  he  keeps  them 
in  subjection  for  ever. 

10  ({. — You  said  that  the  Lord  was  your  Re- 

H  9. 


90  CATECHISM. 

generator:  what  are  you  to  understand  by  re- 
generation? 

Ji. — Regeneration,  or  the  new  birth,  is  to  be 
born  of  water  and  of  the  Spirit:  that  is  to  pos- 
sess the  truths  of  faith,  and  live  a  life  accord- 
ing to  them,  by  shunning  all  evils  as  sins  against 
God. 

1 1  Q. — How  are  we  to  know  what  are  the 
evils  we  are  to  shun? 

Ji. — The  Lord  himself  hath  taught  us  in  the 
20th  chapter  of  Exodus,  when  he  delivered  the 
ten  commandments. 

12  Q. — What  are  these  ten  commandments? 
Ji. — God  spake  all  these  words,  saying, 

1 — I  am  &c.  [See  the  commandments  in  the 
service]. 

13  Q. — What  do  you  learn  from  these  com- 
mandments? 

Ji. — To  love  the  Lord  my  God  with  all  my 
heart,  and  with  all  my  soul  and  with  all  my 
strength;  and  my  neighbour  as  myself. 

14  Q._What  is  it  to  love  the  Lord?  - 

Ji. — To  honour,  serve  and  worship  him  alone, 
keeping  from  all  idolatry:  to  look  to  him  as  the 
Source  and  Giver  of  every  good,  both  for  my 
soul  and  my  body;  to  be  grateful  to  him  for  the 
innumerable  mercies  I  receive  from  him,  es- 
pecially for  those  of  creation,  redemption  and 
preservation;  to  trust  in  his  providence,  and  be 
resigned  to  his  will;  to  reverence  his  Holy 
Word  and  Name,  to  abhor  and  shun  all  that  is 
contrary  to  his  commandments,  and  to  do  and 
love  all  that  is  agreeable  to  his  will. 


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CATECHISM.  91 

15  Q. — "What  is  it  to  love  your  neighbour? 

A. — To  honour  and  obey  my  parents,  teach- 
ers and  rulers:  to  hurt  no  one  by  word  or  deed: 
to  cherish  no  malice  nor  hatred  in  my  heart: 
to  avoid  the  taking  of  human  life;  to  let  no  im- 
purity or  immodesty  be  in  my  thoughts,  words 
or  actions;  to  take  nothing  which  does  not  be- 
long to  me,  and  to  seek  no  unlawful  gains  by- 
means  of  any  fraud  or  cunning:  to  be  guilty  of 
no  slander  or  lying,  but  always  to  speak  the 
truth:  and  not  to  covet  or  desire  the  property 
of  others;  but  to  be  contented  with  the  reward 
of  my  own  exertions:  and  to  be  industrious  in 
my  business,  doing  unto  others  as  I  would  they 
should  do  unto  me. 

16  Q. — My  dear  child,  have  you  power  to 
love  the  Lord  and  your  neighbour,  in  the  per- 
formance of  these  duties? 

J\. — Not  of  myself:  but  the  Lord  continually 
gives  me  power;  but  in  order  to  use  this  power 
rightly,  I  must  look,  to  the  Lord  and  pray  to 
him. 

17  Q- — How  are  you  to  pray  to  him? 

Ji. — According  to  the  prayer  he  has  given  in 
his  Holy  Word,  in  the  6th  chapter  of  Matthew. 

18  Q. — Can  you  repeat  that  prayer? 
•/?. — Yes.  Our  Father,  &c. 

19  Q. — What  do  you  express  and  desire  in 
this  prayer? 

A. — 1  express  my  confidence  in  the  love  and 
mercy  of  the  Lord,  as  my  Heavenly  Father  and 
my  veneration  for  his  holy  name,  as  the  Lord 
Jesus  Christ:  I  pray  that  the  government  of  his 


92  CATECHISM. 

Divine  Truth,  and  the  dominion  of  his  Divine 
Good,  may  prevail  in  me  and  in  all  mankind; 
that  he  will  continually  support  me  with  all  na- 
tural and  all  spiritual  good,  suited  to  my  state; 
that  he  will  remove  my  evils  as  I  repent  of  and 
forsake  them;  and  that  he  will  secure  me  from 
the  assaults  of  my  spiritual  enemies,  and  from 
the  power  of  evil  and  of  hell;  and  I  ascribe  all 
the  honour,  praise  and  merit  to  the  Lord  alone. 

20  Q. — If  you  thus  look  to  the  Lord  and 
keep  his  commandments  from  love  to  him  and 
to  your  neighbour,  what  will  be  the  effect  of  it 
upon  yourself? 

Ji.—V  shall  become  regenerate:  because  my 
understanding  and  my  will,  which  by  nature 
are  full  of  all  falses  and  evils,  shall  thereby  be 
united  in  the  love  and  the  worship  of  the  Lord: 
as  my  Creator,  Redeemer  and  Regenerator. 

21  Q. — Has  the  Lord  appointed  any  other 
means  than  prayer,  to  assist  you  to  become  re- 
generate? 

«#. — Yes;  he  has  appointed  the  two  ordinan- 
ces of  Baptism  and  of  the  Holy  Supper. 

22  Q. — What  is  the  ordinance  of  Baptism? 
Jl. — It  is  a  sign  of  purification;  and  also  a 

medium  of  introduction  into  the  Lord's  church: 
it  is  also  a  pledge  that  the  Lord  will  regenerate 
us  if  we  are  obedient  to  his  Holy  Word. 

23  Q. — What  is  the  Sacrament  of  the  Lord's 
Holy  Supper? 

JL — It  is  a  si^n  of  the  Lord's  mercy,  and  also 
a  medium  of  introducing  us  into  communion 
with  the  Lord  and  his  holy  angels,  and  thereby 


CATECHISM.  93 

having  our  souls  fed  with  Divine  Good  and 
Truth,  which  is  signified  by  the  Lord's  flesh 
and  blood. 

04  Q. — If  you  love  the  Lord  and  keep  his 
commandments,  when  you  die  what  will  be 
your  state? 

J. — 1  shall  then  go  to  Heaven,  become  an 
angel  and  be  happy  for  ever  more. 

25  Q. — Hut  if  you  are  wicked  and  do  not 
shun  your  evils  as  sins  against  God,  what  then 
will  be  your  state? 

J{. — I  shall  then  go  to  hell,  and  become  an 
infernal  spirit  and  be  miserable  for  ever. 

26  Q. —  When  you  die  how  do  you  rise  again 
from  the  dead? 

Jl. — I  shall  arise  in  a  spiritual  body,  which  is 
ij  the  spiritual  form  of  man,  and   shall  live  for 
ever  in  that  body. 

27  Q. — What  then  becomes  of  your  natural 
body? 

•#. — It  goes  into  the  grave,  and  perishes  in 
the  dust:  for  the  dust  returns  unto  the  dust; 
and  the  spirit  alone  returns  unto  the  spiritual 
world. 

28  Q. — You  said  that  if  you  loved  the  Lord, 
and  kept  his  commandments,  you  would  after 
death  become  an  angel:   what  is  an  angel? 

•#.— A  good  man  in  the  state  of  glory  for 
which  he  was  created  and  designed  by  the 
Lord. 

29  Q. — What  are  angels  employed  about? 

•fl. — In  worshiping  and  serving  the  Lord,  and 
in  making  each  other  happy;  and  also  in  watch- 


94 


CATECHISM. 


ing  over  us,  and  endeavouring  to  make  us  good 
and  happy  as  themselves. 

30  Q. — You  said  that  if  you  are  wicked,  you 
shall  go  to  hell,  and  become  an  infernal  spirit, 
and  be  miserable  for  ever:  what  is  an  infernal 
spirit? 

Jl. — A  wicked  man  in  a  state  of  misery  and 
despair,  which  he  has  brought  upon  himself, 
contrary  to  the  design  for  which  he  was  created. 

31  Q. — What  else  are  infernal  spirits  called? 
Jl. — Devils;  and  taken  collectively  the  Devil; 

also,  Satan  and  the  powers  of  darkness. 

32  ({. —  What  do  infernal  spirits  employ  them- 
selves about? 

Jl. — In  tormenting  each  other,  and  making 
each  other  miserable;  and  also,  in  striving  to 
make  us  as  wicked  and  miserable  as  themselves, 
by  exciting  our  bad  tempers  and  selfish  desires. 

33  Q. — Can  you  hinder  infernal  spirits  from 
making  you  wicked. 

Jl. — Yes,  by  the  Lord's  assistance,  I  can:  and 
when  I  resist  them  they  flee  away. 

34  Q. — And  what  is  the  consequence  of  their 
fleeing  away? 

A. — The  Lord  and  his  angels  come  nearer  to 
me,  and  I  become  more  strengthened  to  resist 
evil,  and  more  fitted  for  heaven. 

35  Q. — WThere  are  all  these  sublime  princi- 
ples of  religion  to  be  learned? 

Jl. — In  God's  most  Holy  Wc 
red  Scriptures. 

36  Q. —  What  are  we  to  believe  concerning 
those  Scriptures? 


jly  Word,  or  the  Sac- 


CATECHISM.  95 

J.— That  they  are  Divine  Truth  itself,  the 
fountain  of  wisdom  both  to  angels  and  men: 
because  the  Word  was  spoken  by  the  Lord 
himself,  and  contains  a  spiritual  as  well  as  a 
natural  sense. 

37  Q. — Can  man  understand  the  spiritual 
sense  of  the   Word? 

Jl. — Yes;  but  not  by  the  light  of  his  own  wis- 
dom. 

38  Q.— How  then? 

•fl. — The  spiritual  sense  must  be  revealed,  and 
man  must  receive  illumination  thro'  that  reve- 
lation. 

39  Q. — Has  God  revealed  the  internal,  spi- 
ritual sense  of  his  Holy  Word? 

Jl. — Yes,  he  has:  in  the  writings  of  his  ser- 
vant Emanuel  Swedenboi£:  who  was  appointed 
and  qualified  by  Him  to  communicate  informa- 
tion to  mankind  upon  the  nature  of  the  Holy 
"Word,  and  of  the  spiritual  world  and  state. 

40  Q. — What  is  the  result  of  this  dispensa- 
tion of  Divine  Goodness  and  Truth? 

Jl. — Thereby  is  fulfilled  the  prophecy  of  the 
second  coming  of  the  Lord  and  the  descent  of 
the  New  Jerusalem. 

41  Q. — What  are  you  to  understand  by  the 
Second  Advent  of  the  Lord? 

Jl. — It  is  a  coming,  not  in  person,  but  in  spi- 
rit, by  revealing  the  spiritual  sense  of  his  Holy 
Word. 

42  Q. — What  is  signified  by  the  New  Jeru- 
salem? 

Jl, — It  is  the  establishment  of  a  New  Church; 


96  CATECHISM. 

or  the  gathering  together  of  a  people,  who  shall 
receive  the  genuine  doctrines  of  the  Holy  Word; 
and  worship  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  as  the  Only 
God,  and  live  according  to  his  commandments 
by  shunning  all  evils  as  sins  against  God.  This 
is  the  last,  best,  Church  of  the  Lord,  and  shall 
endure  for  ever. 

Instructor. — My  dear  child,  knowing  these 
things,  happy  will  we  be  if  we  do  them;  let  us 
therefore  lift  up  our  hearts  to  the  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  in  prayer: 

OUR  FATHER,  who  art  in  the  heavens;  hal- 
lowed be  thy  name.  Thy  kingdom  come,  thy  will 
be  done,  as  in  heaven,  so  also  in  earth.  Give 
us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our 
debts,  as  we  also  forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead 
us  not  into  temptation,  but  to  deliver  us  from 
evil:  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power, 
and  the  glory,  for  ever.    Amen, 


97 

OFFICE  OF  BAPTISM. 


A  basin  of  pure  water  being  provided,  and  the 
person  or  persons  to  be  baptized  being  pre- 
sent, the  Minister  reads  as  follows; 

FORASMUCH  as  the  order  wherein  man 
was  original lv  created,  has  been  perverted  and 
destroyed  by  the  abuse  of  his  free-will,  in  con- 
sequence of  which  we  are  all  born  in  the  love 
of  self  and  of  the  world;  and  since  no  one  can 
enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God,  except  he  be 
regenerated,  and  born  again  of  water  and  of 
the  spirit,  that  is  by  the  truths  of  faith,  and  a 
life  in  conformity  to  them;  therefore  baptism 
was  instituted  by  the  Lord  as  a  sign  and  me- 
morial that  man  may  be  purified  from  his  evils 
and  falses,  and  thereby  become  regenerate. — 
Thus  the  Lord  was  pleased  to  suffer  himself  to 
be  baptized  by  John,  in  token  that  his  Humanity 
was  to  be  glorified;  for  hereby  was  all  righteous- 
ness fulfilled  in  his  own  divine  person. 

By  the  waters  of  baptism  are  also  signified 
temptations,  or  spiritual  conflicts  against  evils 
and  falses;  for  purification  and  regeneration  can 
only  be  effected  by  means  of  temptations.  And 
inasmuch  as  baptism  is  for  a  sign  and  memorial 
of  such  things,  therefore  it  may  lawfully  be  ad- 
ministered to  infants,  or  if  neglected  at  that 
age,  to  adults. 

I 


98  BAPTISM. 

When  infants  are  presented,  the  Minister 
shall  use  the  following: 

AND  they  brought  young  children  to  Jesus, 
that  he  should  touch  them;  and  his  disciples 
rebuked  those  that  brought  them.  But  when 
Jesus  saw  it,  he  was  much  displeased,  and  said 
unto  them,  Suffer  the  little  children  to  come 
unto  me,  and  forbid  them  not:  for  of  such  is  the 
.  kingdom  of  God.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  who- 
soever shall  not  receive  the  kingdom  of  God  as 
a  little  child,  he  shall  not  enter  therein.  And 
he  took  them  up  in  his  arms,  put  his  hands  upon 
them,  and  blessed  them. 


Then  the  Minister  is  to  say  to  the  parents  or 
friends  of  the  child  or  children, 

YOU  have  brought  this  child  here  to  be  bap- 
tized into  the  faith  of ^ the  New  Church,-  which 
teacheth  that  God  is  One  in  essence  and  in  per- 
son, in  whom  is  a  Divine  Trinity,  consisting  of 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit;  and  that  the  Lord 
and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ  is  He,  and,  That,  in 
order  to  salvation,  man  must  live  a  life  according 
to  the  ten  commandments,  by  shunning  evils  as 
sins  against  God.     Let  me  therefore  ask, 

Are  you  desirous  of  having  this  child  bap- 
tized into  this  faith? 

Answer,  severally,  1  am. 


BAPTISM.  99 

Here  may  be  read  the  institution  of  Baptism  by 
the  Lord,  taken  from  Matt,  xxviii,  18  to  20. 

JESUS  spake  unto  his  disciples,  saying,  All 
power  is  given  unto  me  in  heaven  and  in  earth. 
Go  ye  therefore  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing 
them  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Spirit;  teaching  them  to  observe 
all  things  whatsoever  I  have  commanded  you. 

Then  the  Minister  is  to  say  to  the  person  or 

persons  to  be  baptized, 

YOU  have  come  here  to  be  baptized  into  the 
faith  of  the  New  Church.  Let  me  therefore  ask, 

Do  you  believe,  that  God  is  One  in  essence 
and  in  person,  in  whom  is  a  Divine  Trinity, 
consisting  of  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit:  and 
that  the  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ  is  He? 

•Answer,  severally,  I  do. 

M, — Do  you  believe,  that  in  order  to  salva- 
tion, man  must  live  a  life  according  to  the  ten 

commandments,    by    shunning    evils    as    sins 
against  God? 

•Answer,  severally,  I  do. 

Jlf. — Are  you  desirous  of  being  baptized  in 
this  faith? 

•Answer,  severally,  I  am. 


100  BAPTISM. 

Here  the  Minister  is  to  pray,  as  follows,  all  kneeling. 

(let    us    pray.) 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  Lord  Jesus, 
who  alone  dost  baptize  with  the  Holy  Spirit  and 
with  fire,  and  who  invitest  all  men  to  come  unto 
thee,  that  they  may  be  made  partakers  of  thine 
eternal  kingdom;  sanctify,  we  beseech  thee,  this 
water  to  the  use  which  thou  hast  ordained  in 
thy  Holy  Word,  and  graciously  receive  this 
person  now  presenting  himself  before  thee  to 
be  baptized.  Admit  him  into  the  fellowship  and 
communion  of  thy  New  Church,  embrace  him 
with  the  arms  of  thy  divine  mercy,  and  give 
thy  Holy  Spirit  unto  him;  that,  being  enrolled 
by  baptism  among  the  number  of  those  who  ac- 
knowledge the  Divinity  of  thy  Humanity,  and 
who  rejoice  in  the  glory  of  thy  second  advent, 
he  may  henceforth  deny  himself,  and  take  up  his 
cross,  by  resisting  the  evils  of  self-love  and  the 
love  of  the  world;  and  finally,  through  thy  as- 
sistance, overcome  all  his  spiritual  enemies. — • 
So  may  he  be  cleansed  from  the  impurities  of 
his  nature,  be  confirmed  in  love  to  thee,  and 
charity  towards  his  neighbour,  and  at  length  be 
prepared  for  the  full  enjoyment  of  thy  everlast- 
ing: kingdom  above. — Amen. 

Then  the  Minister,  naming  the  person  to  he  baptized,  is  to 
sprinkle  the  -water  on  his  for  el  Lead,  saying, 

T  BAPTIZE-  thee  in  the  name  of  the  Lord 
God  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  who  alone  is  the 
Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Spirit.  Amen. 


BAPTISM.  101 

And  the?i  he  is  to  pronounce  over  him,  the  following  Bles- 
sing, from  Numb.  vi.  24  to  26. 

THE  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee:  the  Lord 

make  his  face  to  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gracious 
unto  thee:  the  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon 
thee,  and  give  thee  peace. 

Then  the  Minister,  after  taking  the  baptized  person  or 
persons  by  the  right  hand,  is  to  say, 

AVE  receive  this  person  into  the  congregation 
of  the  New  Church,  that  he  may  be  further  in- 
structed in  the  acknowledgment  of  the  true  wor- 
ship of  the  Lord,  according  to  the  heavenly  doc- 
trines of  the  New  Jerusalem.  And  as  there  is 
joy  in  heaven  over  one  sinner  that  repenteth,  so 
let  us  rejoice  on  earth,  that  it  has  pleased  the 
Lord  to  add  to  the  number  of  those,  who  by  the 
baptism  of  repentance  and  regeneration,  may 
finally  inherit  the  crown  of  everlasting  life. 

The  Minister  may  then  deliver  the  following  Exhortation 
to  the  person  or  persons  baptized. 

I  EARNESTLY  exhort  you  to  cultivate  with 
all  diligence  an  acquaintance  with  the  holy 
Word;  and  with  the  heavenly  doctrines  of  the 
New  Jerusalem.  But  particularly  remember 
the  necessity  of  shunning  continually  all  evils 
as  sins  against  God,  and,  by  renouncing  the 
loves  of  self  and  of  the  world,  of  loving  the  Lord 
above  all  things,  and  your  neighbour  as  your- 
self. So  will  you  be  providing  for  your  happi- 
ness in  this  life,  and  for  your  eternal  salvation 
in  the  world  to  come.  I  2 


102  BAPTISM. 

Then  the  Minister  is  to  repeat  the  folio-wing  Thanksgiving 
and  Prayer,  all  kneeling: 

WE  give  thee  most  humble  and  sincere  thanks, 
O  heavenly  Father,  that  thou  hast  been  gra- 
ciously pleased  to  accept  our  service  at  this 
time,  and  to  receive  this  person  into  the  congre- 
gation of  thy  New  Church  on  earth.  Support 
him  in  the  hour  of  temptation;  give  him  power 
over  all  his  spiritual  enemies;  and,  after  having 
followed  thy  footsteps  in  the  regeneration,  may 
he  finally  be  received  into  thy  new  angelic  hea- 
ven, to  glorify  and  praise  thee  for  ever  and  ever. 
Jimen. 

After  which,  the  LorcVs  Prayer,  as  in  Matt,  vi.  9  to  13, 
may  be  repeated  by  all,  still  kneeling. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  the  heavens;  hallow- 
ed be  thy  name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy 
will  be  done,  as  in  heaven,  so  also  upon  earth. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive 
us  our  debts,  as  we  also  forgive  our  debtors. 
And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us 
from  evil.  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever.     Jlmen. 

And  lastly  the  Minister,  standing  up,  concludes  -with  the 
following  Benediction,  from  Jipoc.  xxii.  21. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  with 
you  all.     Amen. 


103 

THE  HOLY  SUPPER. 


The  bread  and  wine  being  placed  upon  the  table,  the  Jlli- 
iiister  begins  by  repeating  one  or  more  of  the  following 
passages  from  the  Word: 

THUS  saith  the  Lord  Jehovih,  Speak  unto 
every  feathered  fowl,  and  to  every  beast  of  the 
field.  Assemble  yourselves,  and  come,  gather 
yourselves  on  every  side  to  my  sacrifice,  that  I 
do  sacrifice  for  you,  even  a  great  sacrifice  upon 
the  mountains  of  Israel,  that  ye  may  eat  flesh, 
and  drink  blood.  [Ezek.  xxxix.  17). 

Come,  and  gather  yourselves  together  unto 
the  supper  of  the  great  God.  [ilpoc.  six.  17). 

Let  us  be  glad,  and  rejoice,  and  give  honour 
to  him:  for  the  marriage  of  the  Lamb  is  come, 
and  his  wife  hath  made  herself  ready.  Blessed 
are  they,  who  are  called  to  the  marriage-supper 
of  the  Lamb.  (Jlpoc.  xix.  7,  9). 

Then  the  Minister  reads  the  following  invitation  to  the 
marriage -sup per  of  the  Lamb,  after  which  the  people 
approach  the  table. 

Ye  are  now  invited  to  the  marriage  supper  of 
the  Lamb,  who  is  the  Lord  God  and  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ  in  his  Divine  Humanity,  to  be  par- 
takers of  his  ilesh  and  blood,  that  is,  of  the  di- 


104  THE   HOLY  SUPPER. 

vine  good  and  divine  truth  proceeding  from  his 
glorified  body,  whereby  your  souls  may  be 
nourished  unto  eternal  life.  The  bridegroom 
himself  invites  you,  and  says,  Come.  Be  ye 
therefore  ready;  put  away  all  evil  from  your 
hearts;  look  to  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  alone;  ac- 
knowledge him  as  your  God,  your  Saviour,  and 
Redeemer;  and  he  will  enter  in,  and  make  his 
abode  with  you,  for  behold,  the  tabernacle  of 
God  is  with  men,  and  he  will  dwell  with  them, 
and  they  shall  be  his  people.  Yea,  the  Lord 
himself  is  now  present  in  his  Divine  Humanity, 
and  waiteth  to  open  heaven  to  all  those  who 
approach  his  Holy  Supper  worthily,  agreeably 
to  his  own  declaration,  " Behold,  1  stand  at  the 
door,  and  knock;  if  any  man  hear  my  voice, 
and  open  the  door,  I  will  come  in  to  him,  and 
will  sup  with  him,  and  he  with  me. 

Here  folloivs  the  institution  of  the  Holy  Supper  by  the 
Lord,  taken  from  Matt.  xxvi.  19,  20,  26  to  28.  Mark 
xiv.  16,  17,  22  to  24.    Luke  xxii.  13,  14;  19,  20. 

JESUS  kept  the  passover  with  his  disciples; 
and  when  the  evening  was  come,  he  sat  down 
with  them.  And  as  they  were  eating,  Jesus 
took  bread,  and  blessed  it,  and  brake  it,  and 
gave  it  to  the  disciples,  and  said  Take,  eat;  this 
is  my  body.  And  lie  took  the  cup,  and  gave 
thanks;  and  gave  it  to  them,  saying,  Drink  ye 
all  of  it:  for  this  is  my  blood,  the  [blood j  of  the 
New  Testament,  which  is  shed  for  many  for  the 
remission  of  sins. 


THE  HOLY  srrPER.  105 

Here  shall  follow  a  prayer. 

Then  the  Minister  after  receiving  the  bread  and  wine 
himself  is  to  deliver  them  into  the  hands  of  the  people, 
and  when  he  delivers  the  bread,  he  may  repeat  the  fol- 
lowing -words: 

The  body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  is 
the  divine  good  of  his  divine  love,  nourish  and 
preserve  you  unto  eternal  life.  Take,  and  eat 
this,  in  remembrance  of  the  Lord,  and  his  un- 
speakable love  in  the  redemption  of  mankind. 

Jin d  -when  the  Minister  delivers  the  cup,  he  may  repeat  the 
folio-wing  -words: 

The  blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  is 
the  divine  truth  of  his  divine  wisdom,  nourish 
and  preserve  you  unto  eternal  life.  Drink  ye  all 
of  this,  in  remembrance  of  the  Lord,  and  his 
unspeakable  love  in  the  redemption  of  mankind. 

After  which  the  Minister  shall  offer  up  a  Thanksgiving, 
Then  the  Minister  standing  up,  concludes  with  the  foU 
lowing  Benediction,  from  Apoc.  xxii.  21. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  with 
you  all.     Amen. 


INDEX. 


ALL  hail!  the  great  Immanuel's  name! 
Angel,  roll  the  rock  away! 
Angels  guard  the  new  immortal 
As  in  winter  nature  mourns, 

B 

Behold,  behold  yon  angel-band, 
Behold  the  God  of  truth  and  might, 
Blest  in  Himself,  ere  time  began, 


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44 

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67 


-  47 
48 

-  40 


Come  ye  that  know  Immanuel's  name, 
Come  brethren,  shout  the  Saviour's  praise; 
Come  brethren,  let  us  joyful  sing 

D 

Deathless  principle,  arise!  - 

Do  flesh  and  nature  dread  to  die, 


39 
60 

73 


82 
80 


Father  of  lights,  from  whom  proceeds 


63 


God  is  gone  up  with  shouts  of  joy, 
God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace, 
Great  God,  this  sacred  day  of  thine 
Great  God,  thy  solemn  voice  I  hear, 

H 

Hail!  ever  cheerful,  welcome  day! 
Happy  soul,  secure  from  harm, 
Hark!  my  sou!,  it  is  the  Lord! 
Hark!  in  the  wilderness  a  cry! 
Hark!  a  voice  proclaims  on  high, 
He  who  on  earth  as  man  was  known, 
He's  come!  let  strains  of  rapture  roll 


45 
64 
56 
79 

55 
41 
39 
71 

81 
37 
43 


INDEX.  107 

Page 

Hear  what  Cod  the  Lord  hath  spoken!      -  -          54 

Ho!  ev'ry  one  that  thirsts,  draw  nigh,  -         -     52 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord! 61 

How  welcome  to  thy  servants,  press'd,  -         -     57 

How  great  the  bliss,  how  great  the  wo  77 

I 

In  vain  the  Saviour's  name  we  own,  74 

J 

Jehovah  Jesus,  Lord  alone,            -         -  -         -37 

Jehovah,  (O  what  wond'rous  love!)            -  -          47 

\    Jehovah  calls;  the  call  we  hear;              -  -         -     65 

1    Jerusalem  proclaim  abroad       -  48 

Jesus,  Ruler  of  the  skies,      -         -         -  -         -     49 
Jesus,  thou  mighty  God  of  all,          ...          59 

Jesus,  mighty  to  redeem,     -         -         -  -        -73 

L 
,-    Loud  to  the  King  of  heav'n      ....         46 

M 

My  happy  soul  restored         -         -         -  •         -72 
My  soul  shall  oft  above  the  skies,     ...         76 

N 

None  is  like  Jeshurun's  God,        -        •  *         -55 

O 

O  could  T  soar  to  worlds  above,  78 

O  God  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord,         -  -         -     58 

O  holy  Lord,  thy  name  to  me  41 

O  King  of  kings,  beneath  thy  wings      -  -         -     61 

O  Thou,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows,  -          69 

S 

See  from  Zion's  sacred  mountain,          -  -     52 

Shepherd  of  Israel,  lend  thine  ear,            -  -          58 

Shew  me,  O  Lord,  the  narrow  road!      -  -         -     65 

Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die?  62 


108 


INDEX, 


Some  seraph  lend  your  heav'nly  tongue, 
Sound  the  loud  timbrel  o'er  Egypt's  dark  sea, 
Spar'd  to  see  another  year,  - 

Still  in  the  Lord  thy  God  confide,     - 


Page 

-  38 
85 

-  85 
50 


5Tis  time,  my  soul,  and  more  than  time,  -        -43 

'Tis  mercy  bids  us  all  forsake  66 

The  Lord  is  come!  Immanuel's  born!  -         -42 

The  barren  fig  tree,  deck'd  with  leaves,  -          75 

This  is  the  day  when  Jesus  rose            -  -         -     45 

Thou  Lamb  of  God,  thou  Prince  of  peace,  -         50 

Thro'  ev'ry  active,  busy  scene,              -  -         -     81 

To  thee,  my  God,  this  sacred  day,  56 

U 

Up  to  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes,    -  -49 

W 

We  travel  thro'  a  barren  land,  76 

What  is  religion?   'tis  to  love         -         -  -         -75 

What  glorious  wonders,  strange  and  new,  -          82 

What  various  hindrances  we  meet,        -  -         -77 

When  Israel  thro'  the  desert  pass'd,         -  -          51 
When  press'd  by  sin's  o'erwhelming  weight,         -     68 

When  billows  swell,  and  winds  are  high,  -          ib. 

When  all  our  joys  terrestrial  fade,        -  -         -     69 

When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view,      -  -         70 

When  1  can  read  my  title  clear,             -  -         -    79 

While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun         -  •         84 

Why  wilt  thou  still  in  darkness  live,     -  -         -63 

Would'st  thou,  my  soul,  to  heav'n  arise,  -         66 

Y 

Ye  tempted  souls,  your  Lord  is  nigh, 


Zion,  the  city  of  our  God,    - 


No.  1. P.  xM. 

THE  LORD. 

1  JEHOVAH  LORD,  to  thee  we  raise 
An  humble  song  of  sacred  praise, 

For  comforts  in  thy  Word; 
By  truths  divine,  as  now  reveal'd, 
Dear  Lord,  our  sorrows  all  are  heaPd, 

And  peace  of  mind  restor'd. 

2  TV  eternal  Father  in  the  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit  thence,  as  One, 

In  thy  blest  form  we  see; 
Thousands  of  angels  hail  thee  King, 
And  endless  hallelujahs  sing, 

To  praise  thy  Deity. 

3  Rise  then,  my  soul,  from  ev'vy  sin, 
The  work  of  righteousness  begin, 

And  serve  this  Prince  of  light: 
Whose  spirit  caused  the  lame  to  walk, 
The  deaf  to  hear,  the  dumb  to  talk, 

And  now  to  faith  gives  sight. 

4  Jesus,  thou  light  and  life  divine, 

All  honour,  pow'r,  and  strength  be  thine, 

To  thee  my  praise  I  bring; 
Thou  art  my  all,  in  glory  clad, 
My  Lord,  my  Saviour,  and  my  God, 

My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 

B 


2  THE  LORD.' 

JVb.  2. — L.  M. 

1  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord,  adore  his  name, 
Declare  his  love,  his  truth  proclaim; 
Be  it  to  ev'ry  nation  known, 

Jesus  is  God,  and  God  alone. 

2  Thy  honour  and  thy  name  we  sing, 
To  thee,  great  God,  our  tribute  bring; 

The  wond'rous  works  which  thou  hast  done, 
Shall  soon  be  known  from  sun  to  sun. 

3  Now  for  a  shout  of  sacred  joy, 
Zion,  thy  heart  and  voice  employ; 
Great  is  the  Lord,  he  dwells  in  thee, 
And  great  Jehovah's  praise  must  be. 

4  Hosanna  to  thy  name,  O  Lord, 
Thy  love  and  goodness  we  record; 
"We  join  the  angel  hosts  above, 
And  praise  Jehovah,  God  of  love. 

No.  s. — p.  M. 

1  THE  great  Jehovah  praise, 

Who  lives  and  reigns  in  heav'n; 
The  God  of  truth,  and  love  and  grace, 

To  sinners  giv'n. 
Great  is  the  Lord,  the  Lamb, 

By  holy  saints  confest; 
He  is  their  Lord,  their  great  I  Am, 

Ador'd  and  blest. 

2  The  dear  Redeemer  praise, 

He  all-sufficient  is; 
He  '11  guide  us  safely  all  our  days, 
To  worlds  of  bliss. 


? 


THE  LORD. 

In  him  secure  we  stand, 

Almighty  is  his  pow'r; 
Our  rock  thro'  all  the  desert  land. 

Our  shield  and  tow'r. 

5       Our  great  eternal  King 

In  heav'n  supremely  reigns; 
Angels  and  saints  his  praises  sing, 

In  sweetest  strains: 
There  all  his  people  live, 

Before  his  holy  throne, 
And  all  the  joys  their  God  can  give, 

Shall  be  their  own. 

JV*0.  4. ALL  8S. 

1  JESUS,  thou  King,  enthron'd  on  high, 
To  whom  angelic  hosts  draw  nigh, 
Whose  courts  they  till  with  thankful  songs, 
Resounding  from  immortal  tongues; 

Thee  they  proclaim  thro'  realms  of  rest, 
;;  God  over  all,  for  ever  blest." 

2  We  would,  like  them,  thy  pow'r  proclaim, 
And  swell  the  honours  of  thy  name; 
That  name  whence  all  our  mercies  rise, 
Which  to  each  want  gives  due  supplies: 
Our  King  thou  art,  ador'd.  contest, 
"God  aver  all,  for  ever  blest." 

3  Thy  Word,  unfolded,  pours  its  light, 
To  clear  and  bless  the  mental  sight; 
We  see  in  each  prophetic  line 

The  glories  of  thy  godhead  shine; 
Our  great  Emmanuel  stands  confest) 
M  God  over  all,  for  ever  b! 


4  THE  LORD. 

4  Be  this  our  care,  while  here  we  stay. 
To  walk  with  thee,  who  art  "the  way;55 
In  thee,  "the  truth"  divine,  believe; 
From  thee,  "the  life,"  our  life  receive; 
Thee  the  sole  Lord  of  pow'r  possest, 
"God  over  all,  for  ever  blest." 


•TVo.  5.— L.  M. 


1  JESUS,  thou  sun  of  love  divine, 
Thy  rays  thro'  all  creation  shine; 
In  thee,  with  bright  effulgence  meet 
In  blessed  union,  light  and  heat. 

2  Thro'  heav'n  thy  glory  is  displayed 
In  one  bright  day  without  a  shade: 
Angels  from  thee  supremely  prove 
The  nameless,  endless  joys  of  love. 

S  With  thee  they  dwell  in  vernal  light, 
Nor  feel  nor  fear  the  shades  of  night; 
Thy  heav'nly  beams  will  never  fail, 
But  one  eternal  day  prevail. 

4  Be  darkness  known  on  earth  no  more, 
But  truth  displayed  from  shore  to  shore; 
Till  men  of  ev'ry  land  shall  see 

Thy  glory,  Lord,  and  worship  thee. 

5  'Tis  done — the  sun  of  love  appears, 
The  shades  withdraw,  the  morning  clears; 
Now  love  and  truth  prevail  again, 

And  one  eternal  day  shall  reign. 


I 


THE  LORD. 

JVV.  6. — ALL  8s. 

1  THIS,  this  is  the  God  we  adore, 

Our  faithful  unchangeable  friend; 
"Whose  love  is  as  great  as  his  pow'r, 
And  neither  knows  measure  nor  end: 

2  'Tis  Jesus,  the  First  and  the  Last, 

Whose  spirit  shall  guide  us  safe  home; 
We  *11  praise  him  for  all  that  is  past, 
And  trust  him  for  all  that  ?s  to  come. 

No.  7. — all  8s. 

1  ALL  glory  to  God  in  the  sky, 

And  peace  upon  earth  be  restored; 
O  Jesus,  exalted  on  high, 

Appear  our  omnipotent  Lord! 
Who  meanly  in  Bethlehem  born. 

Didst  stoop  to  redeem  a  lost  race, 
Once  more  to  thy  creatures  return, 

And  reign  in  thy  kingdom  of  grace. 

2  When  thou  in  our  flesh  didst  appear, 

All  nature  acknowledg'd  thy  birth; 
Arose  the  acceptable  year, 

And  heav'n  was  open'd  on  earth — 
Receiving  its  Lord  from  above, 

The  world  was  united  to  bless 
The  giver  of  concord  and  love, 

The  Prince  and  the  Author  of  Peace. 

S  O  wouldst  thou  again  be  made  knottn, 
Again  in  the  Spirit  descend, 
And  set  up  in  each  of  thy  own 
A  kingdom  which  never  shall  end. 

B2 


b  THE  LORD. 

Thou  only  art  able  to  bless, 

And  make  the  glad  nations  obey, 

And  bid  the  dire  enmity  cease, 

And  bow  the  whole  world  to  thy  sway. 

4  Come  then  to  thy  servants  again, 

Who  long  thy  appearance  to  know; 
Thy  quiet  and  peaceable  reign, 

In  mercy  establish  below: 
Ail  sorrow  before  thee  shall  fly, 

And  anger  and  hatred  be  o'er: 
And  envy  and  malice  shall  die, 

And  discord  afflict  us  no  more. 

5  No  horrid  alarum  of  war 

Shall  break  our  eternal  repose; 
No  sound  of  the  trumpet  is  there, 

Where  Jesus's  spirit  overflows: 
Appeas'd  by  the  charms  of  thy  grace, 

We  all  si i all  in  amity  join, 
And  kindly  each  other  embrace, 

And  love  with  a  passion  like  thine. 

No.  8.— L.  M. 

1  MY  song  shall  bless  the  Lord  of  all, 
My  praise  aspire  to  his  abode; 
Thee,  Saviour,  by  that  name  I  call, 
The  great  supreme,  the  mighty  God. 

£  Without  beginning  or  decline, 

Object  of  faith,  and  not  of  sense, 
Eternal  ages  saw  him  shine — 
lie  shines  eternal  ages  hence. 


THE   LORD.  J 

3  As  much,  when  in  the  manger  laid. 

Almighty  ruler  of  the  sky; 
As  when  the  six  days'  work  he  made, 
Fill?d  all  the  morning  stars  with  joy. 

4  Of  all  the  crowns  Jehovah  bears, 

Salvation  is  his  dearest  claim; 
That  gracious  sound  well  pleased  he  hears, 
And  owns  Emmanuel  for  his  name. 

5  A  cheerful  confidence  I  feel, 

My  well-plac'tl  hopes  with  joy  I  see: 
My  bosom  glows  with  heav'nly  zeal 
To  worship  him  who  died  for  me. 

6  As  man  he  pities  my  complaint: 

His  pow'r  and  truth  are  all  divine; 
He  will  not  fail,  he  cannot  faint, 
Shall  not  salvation  then  be  mine? 

Ab.  9.— s.  it. 

1  ALL  hail,  mysterious  King! 

Hail,  David's  ancient  root! 
Thou    righteous   branch,    which    thence   did 
spring. 
To  give  the  nations  fruit. 

2  Our  weary  souls  shall  rest 

Beneath  thy  grateful  shade; 
Our  thirsting  lips  the  sweets  shall  taste 
By  thy  blest  fruit  convey'd. 

3  Fair  morning  Star,  arise! 

^Vith  living  glories  bright; 
And  pour  on  these  awak'ning  eyes, 
A  flood  of  Sacred  light. 


8  THE  LOTiD. 

4  The  horrid  gloom  is  fled, 

Pierc'd  by  thy  heav'nly  ray; 
Shine,  and  our  wand 'ring  footsteps  lead 
To  everlasting  day. 

JVo.  10. — c.  M. 

1  COME  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs, 

With  angels  round  the  throne; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 

"  To  be  exalted  thus; 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,  our  lips  reply, 
"  For  he  was  slain  for  us." 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive, 

Honour  and  pow'r  divine; 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  for  ever  thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  thine  endless  praise. 

5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  him  who  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

JVo.  11.— l.  m. 
1       ETERNAL  God,  Almighty  Cause, 
Of  earth,  and  sea,  and  worlds  unknown; 

All  things  are  subject  to  thy  laws, 
All  things  depend  on  thee  alone. 


i 


THE    LORD.  y 

To  thee  alone  ourselves  we  owe, 
To  thee  alone  our  homage  pay; 

All  other  gods  we  disavow, 
Deny  their  claims,  renounce  their  sway. 

In  thee,  O  Lord,  our  hope  shall  rest, 
Fountain  of  peace  and  joy  and  love. 

Thy  favour  only  makes  us  blest; 
Without  thee,  all  would  nothing  prove. 

Worship  to  thee  alone  belongs, 
Worship  to  thee  alone  we  give; 

Thine  be  our  hearts,  and  thine  our  songs, 
And  to  thy  glory  .we  would  live. 

JPO.  12.— L.   M. 

HIGH  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God, 
Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines: 

Thy  truth  shall  break  thro'  every  cloud, 
Which  veils  and  darkens  thy  designs. 

For  ever  firm  thy  justice  stands, 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep; 

Wise  are  the  wonders  of  thy  hands, 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 

0  God,  how  excellent  thy  grace, 

Whence  all  our  hope  and  comfort  springs! 
The  sons  of  Adam,  in  distress, 

Fly  to  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

From  the  provisions  of  thy  house 
We  shall  be  fed  with  rich  repast; 

There  mercy  like  a  river  flows, 
And  brings  salvation  to  our  taste. 


10  THE    LORD. 

5  Life,  like  a  fountain,  full  and  free, 

Springs  from  the  presence  of  the  Lord; 
And  in  thy  light,  our  souls  shall  see 
•The  glories  promis'd  in  thy  word. 

JVo.  13.—  L.  M. 

1  JESUS  shall  reign,  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journies  run; 

His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  To  him  shall  endless  pray'rs  be  made, 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  his  head; 
His  name,  like  sweet  perfume  shall  rise, 
With  every  daily  sacrifice. 

3  From  north  to  south  shall  princes  meet, 
To  pay  their  homage  at  his  [eet; 

And  barb'rous  nations,  at  his  word, 
Submit  and  bow,  and  own  their  Lord. 

4  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue, 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  grateful  song; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim, 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

5  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns, 
The  pris'ner  leaps  to  loose  his  chains; 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

6  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honours  to  our  King! 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  long  Amen. 


THE  LOUD.  1  I 

*Vo.  14.— s.  m. 

1  THE  christian  world  lias  lain 

In  error,  sin,  and  night; 
But  heaven's  bright  sun  appears  again, 
And  beams  celestial  light. 

2  Now  living  waters  flow 

To  cheer  the  humble  soul; 
From  sea  to  sea  the  rivers  go, 
And  spread  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  Now  righteousness  shall  spring, 

And  grow  on  earth  again; 
Jesus  the  Lord  shall  be  our  King, 
And  o'er  the  nations  reign. 

4  Jesus  shall  rule  alone, 

The  world  shall  hear  his  word; 
By  one  bless'd  name  shall  he  be  known, 
The  Universal  Lord! 

JVo.  15. — c.  m. 

1  WHO  's  this  that  on  the  tempest  rides, 

That  lashes  up  the  deep? 
'Tis  He,  whose  word  restrains  its  tides, 
And  bids  its  billows  sleep. 

2  Who  's  this  whose  words  are  peace  and  love, 

Who  makes  the  deaf  to  hear? 
'Tis  He,  who  left  the  realms  above, 
To  dry  the  sinner's  tear. 

5  Let  angels  then  his  wonders  tell, 

And  men  his  love  proclaim, 
Who  triu mplvd  over  death  and  hell, 
Tor  Jesus  is  his  name. 


12  DIVINE  HUMANITY, 

No.  16 c.  m. 

DIVINE  HUMANITY. 

1  OUR  Jesus  is  both  God  and  Man, 

In  human  form  is  he; 
Tho'  finite  beings  cannot  scan 
His  vast  infinity. 

2  Why  should  we  fear  to  say  or  sing, 

Our  God  is  Man  alone, 
When  to  the  heav'ns  the  sovereign  King 
As  God  and  Man  is  known? 

3  Angels  behold  him  as  he  is, 

In  human  form  divine; 
While  wisdom,  love,  and  endless  bliss, 
From  his  blest  body  shine. 

4  Jesus  to  angels  thus  made  known, 

They  see  the  God  they  love; 
In  human  form  he  fills  the  throne, 
And  all  the  heav'ns  above. 

5  This  is  the  God  our  souls  adore; 

We  glory  in  his  name, 
And  joyful  will,  from  shore  to  shore, 
His  deity  proclaim. 

JV*0.   17V ALL  7S. 

1  JESU'S  mercy  let  us  sing, 

He  is  our  eternal  King; 

With  our  tongues  will  we  make  known, 

Mercy  is  from  him  alone. 
£  Now  the  human  is  divine, 

See  what  nameless  dories  shine 


DIVINE  HUMANITY.  13 

From  the  body  of  our  Lord! 
Be  his  holy  name  ador'd. 

3  Truth  and  faithfulness  are  giv'n 
From  the  Lord,  the  God  of  heav'n; 
Mercy  ever  shall  endure, 

Jesu's  truth  and  love  are  sure. 

4  In  his  name  will  we  rejoice, 
All  the  day  lift  up  our  voice; 
Glory  in  the  Lord  alone, 
For  no  other  God  we  own. 

Ao.  18.— L.  M. 

1  SEE  from  the  tomb  the  Saviour  rise! 
He  mounts  above  the  lofty  skies! 
The  everlasting  doors  extend, 

The  heav'ns  with  acclamations  rend. 

2  One  shout  of  universal  praise 
Angels  and  men  exulting  raise; 
Millions  of  hearts  and  voices  join, 
To  hail  the  human  made  divine. 

3  What  strains  of  rapture,  joy,  and  love, 
EchoM  thro'  all  the  plains  above, 
When  Jesus  rose,  assum'd  his  throne, 
And  in  refulgent  glory  shone! 

4  There,  there  he  reigns  th5  Almighty  God, 
And  spreads  his  truth  and  love  abroad: 
We  join  the  heav'nly  hosts,  and  sing, 
All  glory  be  to  God  our  King. 

C 


14  THE  WOlill. 

JVfo.  19. — s.  m. 
THE  WORD. 

1  TO  God  be  praises  giv'n, 

Who  hath  the  Word  unseal 'd, 
Disclosed  the  wond'rous  things  of  heav'n, 
And  holy  truth  reveal'd. 

2  Now  living  waters  flow 

To  cheer  the  humble  soul; 
From  sea  to  sea  the  rivers  go, 

And  spread  from  pole  to  pole. 

5       Now  righteousness  shall  spring, 
And  grow  on  earth  again; 
Jesus  Jehovah  be  our  King, 

And  o'er  the  nations  reign. 

4       Jesus  shall  rule  alone, 

The  world  shall  hear  his  word; 
By  one  blest  name  shall  he  be  known, 
The  Universal  Lord! 

JVo.  20. — P.  m. 

1  THY  name  we  extol,  Jehovah  our  King, 
For  ever  in  thee  we  '11  triumph  and  sing; 
Thro'  error  and  darkness  the  truth  has  been 

sea  I'd, 
But  now  the  rich  wonders  of  love  are  reveal'd. 

2  The  sacred  contents  of  heaven's  blest  Word9 
Are  open'd  to  men  by  Jesus  our  Lord; 

The  veil  is  remov'd,  we  now  enter  and  find 
The  Word's  deep  arcana  explained  to  the  mind. 


THE  WORD.  1  S 

Now  heftv'n  and  earth  in  union  shall  prove, 
And  angels  with  men  conjoined  in  love: 
Deep  truths  of  the  gospel  shall  make  mortals 

wise, 
And  join  the  church  here  with  the  church  in 

the  skies. 

An  influx  divine  from  Jesus  shall  come, 
His  wisdom  and  love  guide  travellers  home; 
From  Jesu's  blest  body  sweet  influence  flow, 
To  cheer,  and  to  comfort  the  church  here  below. 

While  love  makes  us  pure,  truth   holds  out 

her  hand, 
To  lead,  and  conduct  to  Canaan's  blest  land: 
By  love  and  truth  guided,  we  joyfully  rise, 
And  Jesus  adoring,  press  on  to  the  skies. 

JVb.  21. — s.  m. 

GREAT  God,  we  give  thee  praise 
For  all  thy  wond'rous  grace, 
Thy  kind  and  condescending  ways, 
To  our  poor  fallen  race. 

Thou  hast  thy  love  reveal'd 
Beyond  what  prophets  knew, 
The  holy  book  of  truth  unseal'd 
To  our  astonislrd  view. 

We  wander  now  no  more 

Where  sons  of  darkness  lead; 
But  truth  in  sacred  light,  explore, 
And  wonder  while  we  read. 

No  more  a  fruitless  strife 
For  error  we  maintain: 


16  THE  WORD. 

The  Word  is  spirit,  truth  and  life, 
And  human  notions  vain. 
5  The  Word  is  all  divine, 

Its  inmost  is  the  Lord; 
His  glories  thro'  the  letter  shine, 
And  be  his  name  ador'd. 
JVb.  22. — c.  m. 

1  WE  read  the  holy  Word  with  joy, 

And  while  the  mind  is  there, 
How  sweet  and  pleasing  the  employ, 
What  wond'rous  truths  appear! 

2  Would  we  our  God  and  Saviour  know, 

(That  knowledge  most  divine!) 
To  wisdom's  source  we  '11  humbly  go, 

For  there  his  glories  shine. 
S  Wish  we  ourselves,  our  souls  to  learn, 

Their  nature,  state,  ^nd  end? 
To  inspiration's  pages  turn, 

There  all  the  man  is  penn'd. 

4  Would  we  the  heav'nly  kingdom  view, 

While  we  for  heav'n  prepare? 
?Tis  in  the  sacred  pages  too; 
The  humble  read  it  there. 

5  Whate'er  we  want  to  learn,  or  know. 

Of  useful,  pure,  and  good; 
To  Jesus,  and  his  Scriptures  go, 
It  shall  be  understood. 

6  Jesus,  thou  God  of  al!  the  Word, 

To  thee  be  honour  giv'n! 
Thou  givest  grace  and  wisdom,  Lord, 
And  thou  wilt  guide  to  heav'n. 


THB  WOBD.  17 

JVfo.  23. — L.  M. 

1  THERE  is  a  stream,  whose  gentle  flow 

Supplies  the  city  of  our  God: 
Life,  love  and  joy,  still  gliding  thro', 
And  wat'ring  our  divine  abode. 

2  That  sacred  stream,  the  holy  Word, 

"Which  all  our  raging  fear  controuls; 
Sweet  peace  it's  promises  afford, 

And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls. 

3  Happy  the  man,  who  fears  the  Lord, 

Keeps  his  commands,  obeys  his  Word; 
In  this  his  highest  wisdom  lies, 
This  man  alone  is  truly  wise. 

4  Lord,  grant  me  this  celestial  skill, 

To  fear  thy  name,  obey  thy  will; 
Then  thy  salvation  1  shall  see, 

And  live  for  ever,  Lord}  with  thee. 

JVb.  24, — c.  M. 

1  FOUNDED  on  truth,  thy  church  shall  rise 

In  thy  bright  image.  Lord; 
And  with  supreme  affection  prize 
The  doctrines  of  thy  Word. 

2  Thy  truth  shall  spread  on  ev'ry  hand, 

In  heav'n  and  earth  be  known; 
Thy  holy  church  for  ever  stand, 
Eternal  as  thy  throne. 

3  Thy  truth  is  wisdom,  and  shall  raise 

Thy  sons  to  perfect  light; 
Teach  them  thy  holy  name  to  praise, 
And  worship  thee  aright.  C  2 


1  8  THE  WORD. 

4  Tii j  Word  is  pure,  and  all  divine. 

It  makes  the  simple  wise; 
Its  beams  of  heav'nly  glory  shine 
To  our  astonisird  eyes. 

5  Thy  Word  shall  be  my  only  guide, 

Its  wonders  I  '11  explore; 
And  while  in  truth  I  can  confide, 
Its  Author  I  '11  adore. 

No.  25.— p.  m. 

1  NOW  diffuse  thy  holy  spirit, 

Nourish,  Lord,  the  heav'nly  seed: 
Let  each  heart  thy  grace  inherit, 
Raise  the  weak,  the  hungry  feed: 

From  the  gospel 
Now  supply  the  people's  need. 

2  O  may  all  enjoy  the  blessing, 

Which  the  Word  's  design'd  to  give: 
Let  us  all,  thy  love  possessing, 
Joyfully  the  truth  receive. 

And  for  ever 
To  thy  praise  and  glory  live. 

JVo.  26. — c.  m. 

1  GOD's  perfect  law  converts  the  soul, 

Reclaims  from  false  desires; 
With  sacred  wisdom  his  sure  word 
The  ignorant  inspires. 

2  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  just, 

And  bring  sincere  delight; 
His  pure  commands  in  search  of  truth 
Assist  the  feeblest  sidit. 


i 


THE  WORD.  19 

3  The  perfect  worship  here  is  fix'd, 

Our  sure  foundations  laid; 
His  equal  laws  are  in  the  scales 
Of  truth  and  justice  weigh'd. 

4  Of  more  esteem  than  golden  mines, 
Of  gold  refin'd  with  skill; 

More  sweet  than  honey,  or  the  drops 
Which  from  the  comb  distil. 

5  My  trusty  counsellors  they  are, 

And  friendly  warning  give; 

Divine  rewards  attend  on  those 

Who  by  thy  precepts  live. 

No.  27.— s.  m. 

1  GREAT  is  the  Lord  our  God, 

And  let  his  praise  be  great; 
He  makes  the  church  his  blest  abode, 
His  most  delightful  seat. 

2  Far  as  thy  name  is  known, 

The  world  declares  thy  praise, 
Thy  saints,  0  Lord,  before  thy  throne 
Their  songs  of  honour  raise. 

3  Let  strangers  walk  around 

The  city  where  we* dwell; 
Compass  and  view  the  holy  ground, 
And  mark  the  building  well; 

4  The  order  of  thy  house, 

The  worship  of  thy  court, 
The  cheerful  songs,  the  solemn  vows, 
And  make  a  fair  report. 


20  THE  WORD. 

5  How  decent  and  how  wise! 
How  glorious  to  behold! 
Beyond  the  pomp  that  charms  the  eyes, 
And  rites  adorn'd  with  gold. 

JVo.  28.— c.  m. 

1  LADEN  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears, 

I  come  to  thee  my  Lord; 
For  not  a  ray  of  hope  appears 
But  in  thy  holy  word. 

2  The  volume  of  my  Father's  grace 

Does  all  my  grief  assuage; 
There  I  behold  my  Saviour's  face 
In  every  sacred  page. 

3  This  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies 

The  pearl  of  price  unknown; 

Then  blest  is  he  who  wisely  tries 

To  make  that  pearl  his  own. 

4  Here  living  water  gently  flows, 

To  wash  me  from  my  sin: 
Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 
Nor  danger  dwells  therein. 

5  This  is  the  judge  that  ends  the  strife, 

Where  sense  and  reason  fail; 
My  guide  to  everlasting  life, 
Through  all  this  gloomy  vale. 

6  May  thy  wise  counsels,  O  my  God, 

These  roving  feet  command, 
Lest  I  forsake  the  happy  road 
That  leads  to  thy  right  hand. 


THE  WORD.  21 

JVo.  29.— c.  m. 

1  THY  word  is  like  a  heav'nly  light, 

Which  guides  us  all  the  day; 
And  through  the  dangers  of  the  night, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

2  When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind, 

It  spreads  such  light  abroad, 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find, 
And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God. 

The  starry  heav'ns  thy  rule  .obey, 
The  earth  preserves  her  place; 

In  nature's  volume  night  and  day, 
Thy  power  and  skill  we  trace. 

4  But  in  thy  law  and  gospel,  Lord, 
Are  lessons  more  divine; 

Not  earth  stands  firmer  than  thy  Word, 
Nor  stars  so  nobly  shine. 

5  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth, 
How  pure  is  ev'ry  page! 

That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 

JVo.  SO.— c.  M. 

1  HOW  precious  is  the  book  divine, 

By  inspiration  giv'n! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heav'n. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears; 
Life,  light,  and  joy.  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 


22  THE  WORD. 

3  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 
Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way, 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

No.  31.— c.  M. 

1  WHAT  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page, 

Majestic  like  the  sun! 
It  gives  a  light  to  ev'ry  age; 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

2  The  hand  that  gave  it  still  supplies 

His  gracious  light  and  heat. 
His  truths  upon  the  nations  rise; 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

3  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine, 

For  such  a  bright  display, 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heav'nly  day. 

4  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 

The  paths  of  truth  and  love, 
Till  glory  breaks  upon  my  view 
In  brighter  worlds  above. 

JVo.  32 c.  M. 

1  LET  all  the  heathen  writers  join, 

To  form  one  perfect  book: 
Great  God!  if  once  compared  with  thine, 
How  mean  their  writings  look! 

2  Not  the  most  perfect  rules  they  gave 

Could  show  one  sin  forgiv'n, 

Nor  lead  a  step  beyond  the  grave: 

But  thine  conduct  to  heav'n. 


THE  WORD. 

3  Lord  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice, 

My  lasting  heritage; 
There  shall  my  noblest  pow'rs  rejoice, 
My  warmest  thoughts  engage. 

4  I  '11  rea^l  the  hist'ries  of  thy  love, 
And  keep  thy  laws  in  sight, 

While  through  thy  promises  I  rove, 
With  ever  fresh  delight. 

JVb.  33.— s.  m. 
1  FATHER  of  mercies!  in  thy  word 
What  endless  glory  shines! 
For  ever  be  thy  name  ador'd 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

9  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 
Exhaustless  riches  find; 
Riches  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows 
And  yields  a  free  repast, 
Sublimer  sweets  than  nature  knows 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 
Spreads  heavenly  peace  around; 

And  life,  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

5  O  may  these  heav'nly  pages  be 

My  study  and  delight; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 


24  FIRST  ADVENT. 

6  Divine  instructor,  gracious  Lord, 
Be  thou  for  ever  near; 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 

No.  34. — p.  m. 
FIRST  ADVENT. 

1  LIGHT  of  life,  the  great  Messiah, 

Promis'd  day-spring  from  on  high. 
Deign  to  visit  waiting  mortals 
From  thy  state  above  the  sky. 

2  God  incarnate,  veil  thy  splendour, 

Joy  of  heav'n,  to  earth  come  down; 
Make  in  flesh  thy  humble  dwelling, 
All  thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 

3  Shepherds,  did  you  learn  his  coming, 

Whilst  you  kept  your  flocks  by  night? 
Did  you  see  his  star  in  heaven 
Blaze  with  new-created  light? 

4  Haste,  ye  Magi,  come  and  worship; 

See  the  orient  star'before; 
Bring  your  presents,  gold  and  spices, 
Blest  Arabia's  balmy  store. 

5  All  ye  joyous  host  of  heaven, 

Loudly  speak  the  Saviour's  praise; 
Saints  and  angels  in  full  chorus, 
Your  seraphic  voices  raise. 

6  Come,  O  come,  your  hallelujahs 

In  wide-echoing  songs  proclaim; 
Heav'n  and  earth  with  joy  resounding, 
Praise  the  blest  Redeemer's  name. 


F1KST  ADVENT.  25 

No.  35. — p.  m. 

1  RAPT  into  future  times,  the  prophet  sung: 
A  virgin  shall  conceive,  a  virgin  bear  a  Son! 
From  Jesse's  root  behold  a  Branch,  a  Rod — 
Wonderful,  Counsellor,  the  mighty  God, 
The  everlasting  Father,  Prince  of  Peace, 
His  name — his  government  shall  still  increase. 

2  Swift  fly  the  years,  and  rise  th'  expected  morn. 
Oh  spring  to  light,  auspicious  Babe!  be  born! 
Hark!  a  glad  voice  the  lonely  desert  cheers: 
Prepare  the  way!  the  God,  the  God  appears! 
The  God,  the  God!  the  vocal  hills  reply, 
The  rocks  proclaim  th*  approaching  Deity. 

3  Lo,  earth  receives  him  from  the  bending  skies! 
Sink  down  ye  mountains,  and  ye  vallies  rise; 
With  heads  declined,  ye  cedars  homage  pay; 
Be  smooth  ye  rocks;  ye  rapid  floods  give  way! 
The  Saviour  comes!  by  prophets  long  foretold! 
Hear  him  ye  deaf,  and  all  ye  blind  behold! 

4  Now  crimes  shall  cease,  and  Error's  empire  fail; 
Returning  Justice  lift  aloft  her  scale; 
Peace  o'er  the  earth  her  olive  wand  extend; 
And  white -rob'd  Innocence  from  heav'n  de- 
scend. 

No  sigh  repeated,  the  wide  world  shall  hear, 
Since  Jesus  stoops — to  wipe  each  contrite  tear. 

5  As  the  good  shepherd  tends  his  fleecy  care, 
Seeks  freshest  pasture  and  the  purest  air, 
Explores  the  lost,  the  wand 'ring  sheep  directs, 
By  day  o'ersees  them,  and  by  night  protects; 

D 


26  FIUST  ADVENT. 

Thus  shall  mankind  his  guardian  care  engage, 
The  promised  Father  of  an  endless  age. 

6  Rise,  crown'd  with  li^ht.  imperial  Salem,  rise! 
Exalt  thy  tow'ry  head,  and  lift  thy  eyes! 
See,  a  long  race  thy  spacious  courts  adorn; 
See  future  sons  and  daughters,  yet  unborn, 
In  crowding  ranks  on  ev'ry  side  arise, 
Receiving  life,  preparing  for  the  skies! 

JVo.  36.— c.  m. 

1  DOWN  from  the  worlds  of  radiant  light 

Behold  the  Saviour  come, 
To  ransom  souls  from  endless  night; 
And  bring  the  wand'rers  home. 

2  He  calls  us  to  his  dear  embrace, 

From  misVy  and  despair; 
Bids  us  receive  his  wond'rous  grace, 
And  seek  salvation  there. 

3  We  come,  Emmanuel,  at  thy  call, 

Believe  thy  glad'ning  Word; 
Renounce  our  sins,  ourselves,  our  all, 
And  glory  in  our  Lord. 

4  Salvation  to  Jehovah's  name 

With  grateful  hearts  we  sing, 
And  join  our  voices  to  proclaim 
Our  Saviour  and  our  King. 

5  Immortal  praise  to  God  belongs, 

For  such  unfathom'd  love; 
Join  all  below  in  rapt'rous  songs, 
And  shout  ye  hosts  above. 


FIRST  ADVENT. 

JVfl.  37. — ALT.  7s. 
1   II ARK!  the  skies  with  music  sound! 
Ileav'nly  glory  beams  around; 
Christ  is  born!  the  angels  sing, 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King. 

£  Peace  is  come,  good -will  appears, 
Sinners,  wipe  away  your  tears; 
Christ  for  you  in  flesh  to-day 
Humbly  in  the  manger  lay. 

S  Shepherds  tending  flocks  by  night, 
Heard  the  song,  and  saw  the  light; 
Took  their  reeds,  and  softest  strains, 
EchoTd  thro'  the  happy  plains. 

4  Mortals,  hail  the  glorious  King! 
Richest  incense  cheerful  bring; 
Praise  and  love  Emmanuel's  name, 
And  his  boundless  grace  proclaim. 

JVo.  38. — c.  M. 

1  MORTALS,  awake,  with  angels  jpin, 

And  chant  the  solemn  lay; 
Joy,  love,  and  gratitude  combine, 
To  hail  th'  auspicious  day. 

2  In  heav'n  the  rapt'rous  song  began^ 

While  sweet  seraphic  lire, 
Thro'  all  the  shining  legions  ran, 
And  tun'd  the  golden  lyre. 

5  Swift  thro'  the  vast  expanse  it  flew, 

And  loud  the  echo  roll'd; 
The  theme,  the  song,  the  joy  was  new — 
'Twas  more  than  heav'n  could  hold. 


28  TIRST   ADVENT. 

4  Down  through  the  portals  of  the  sky 

The  impetuous  torrent  ran; 
And  angels  flew  with  eager  joy 
To  bear  the  news  to  man. 

5  Wrapt  in  the  silence  of  the  night, 

Lay  all  the  eastern  world, 
When  bursting,  glorious,  heav'nly  light 
The  wond'rous  scene  unfurl'd. 

6  Hark!  the  cherubic  armies  shout, 

And  glory  leads  the  song: 
Good -will  and  peace  are  heard  throughout 
Th'  harmonious,  heav'nly  throng. 

7  Hail,  Prince  of  life,  for  ever  hail, 

Redeemer,  Father,  friend! 
Tho'  earth,  and  time,  and  life  should  fail, 
Thy  praise  shall  never  end. 

No.  39.— L.  M. 
1   SEE,  Gabriel  swift  descend  to  earth, 
Glad  to-foretel  a  Saviour's  birth; 
Hark!  a  Full  choir  of  angels  sing; 
The  new-born  Saviour,  and  the  King. 

£  Behold  these  swift-wing'd  envoys  wait 
On  Jesus,  in  his  humble  state; 
The  desert  and  the  garden  prove 
Their  glowing  zeal,  their  tender  love. 

3  But  who  their  mighty  joys  can  tell, 
When  Jesus  vanquished  death  and  hell? 
They  saw  the  glorious  conqu'ror  rise, 
And  fill'd  his  friends  with  sweet  surprise. 


TIRST  ADVENT. 

4  Still  arc  these  glorious  hosts  above 
Kmploy'd  in  messages  of  love; 

On  saints  below  they  cheerful   wait, 
Nor  think  the  work  beneath  their  state. 

5  Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  living  friend, 
May  these  thy  servants  me  attend 
Thnr  life;  and  when  I  quit  this  clay, 
Safe  to  thine  arms  my  soul  convey. 

JSTo.  40.— s.  m. 

1  HOW  beauteous  are  their  feet 

Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill; 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal! 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice! 

How  sweet  their  tidings  are! 
"  Zion  behold  thy  Saviour  King, 
"He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes 

That  see  this  heav'nly  light! 
Prophets  and  kings  desir'd  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ, 

Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 

And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

D2 


30  FIRST  ADVENT. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad! 
Let  ev'ry  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 


JVb.  41. — c.  m. 

1  TO  our  Almighty  Maker,  God, 

New  honours  be  address'd; 
His  great  salvation  shines  abroad 
And  makes  the  nations  blest. 

2  Joy  to  the  world!  the  Lord  is  come, 

Let  earth  receive  her  king; 
Let  ev'ry  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heav'n  and  nature  sing. 

3  Joy  to  the  world!  the  Saviour  reigns, 

Let  men  their  songs  employ: 
While  lands  and  seas,  rocks,  hills,  and  plains, 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

4  No  more  let  sin  and  sorrow  grow, 

Nor  violence  abound; 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow, 
Wherever  man  is  found 

5  He  rules  the  world  with  righteousness, 

And  makes  the  nation  prove 
The  blessing  of  his  truth  and  grace, 
The  wonders  of  his  love. 


SECOND  ADVENT.  31 

JYo.  42.— p.  m. 
SECOND  ADVENT. 

1  TO  welcome  Jesus,  God  of  love, 

Let  earth  and  heav'n  in  rapture  rise; 
Your  tongues  in  praise,  ye  christians,  move, 

Ye  angels  sing  above  the  skies: 
Be  Jesu's  dear-lov'd  name  with  pleasure  sung, 
By  earth  and  heav'n,  by  all  of  ev'ry  tongue. 

2  He  comes  again  to  bless  our  race, 

Reveal  the  glories  of  his  Word, 
To  teach  the  wonders  of  his  grace, 

And  reign  the  only  God  and  Lord. 
Sinners  prepare  your  hearts,  give  Jesus  room, 
Your  God  is  love,  to  bless  you  is  he  come. 

3  Redeenrd  by  mercy,  come  and  bring 

Your  grateful  tribute  to  your  God; 
Exalt  the  goodness  of  your  King, 

And  spread  his  nameless  love  abroad. 
Love  shall  attune  our  hearts  and  tongues  to 

raise 
An  everlasting  song  to  Jesu's  praise. 

JVo,  43. C.  M. 

1  NOW  to  our  God  a  song  of  praise, 

For  holy  is  his  name; 
Gracious  and  true  are  all  his  ways, 
We  will  his  love  proclaim. 

2  See  from  his  throne  divinely  flow 

His  heav'nly  truth  and  love; 
Now  we  his  great  redemption  know, 
Mis  richest  mercy  prove 


32  SECOND  ADVENT. 

3  He  is  the  Lord,  our  only  God, 

He  comes  to  men  again; 
His  truth  and  love  are  spread  abroad, 
And  glorious  is  his  reign. 

4  Jesus,  thou  hast  to  us  made  known 

The  doctrines  of  thy  Word; 
Thou  art  our  Saviour  God  alone, 
We  know  no  other  Lord. 

5  To  thee  our  songs  of  praise  arise, 

Thou  wilt  accept  our  lays; 
And  as  to  purer  states  we  rise. 
We  ?11  give  thee  purer  praise. 

JV*o.  44. — l.  m. 

1  BEGIN  the  song,  aloud  rejoice, 
Join  ev'rv  heart,  and  evVy  voice; 
Jesus  the  God  of  heawn  proclaim, 
And  publish  thro'  the  world  his  name. 

2  Hark!  angels  sing  his  praise  above, 
The  heav'ns  re-echo  with  his  love; 
His  second  advent  angels  sing, 

And  with  new  songs  they  hail  their  King. 

3  Ye  christians,  learn  the  rapt'rous  lays, 
In  songs  of  love  advance  his  praise; 

O  welcome  Jesus  to  the  soul, 

And  sound  his  name  from  pole  to  pole. 

4  Now,  now  shall  we  his  glory  know, 
The  Lord  our  God  will  dwell  below; 
In  his  New  Church  make  his  abode, 
And  reign  with  us.  the  mighty  God. 


SECOND  ADVENT.  33 

5  Rise,  ev'ry  heart,  with  rapture  sing, 
Hail  Jesus,  hail  him  God  and  King; 
With  all  the  holy  angels  vie, 
In  songs  of  love  and  equal  joy. 
JVo.  45. — c.  m. 

1  ARISE,  ye  happy  christians,  rise, 

And  join  the  cheerful  song; 
Let  notes  of  praise  salute  the  skies, 
And  heav'n  the  sound  prolong. 

2  Jesus  the  God,  th'  eternal  Lord, 
A  second  time  appears; 

Fulfils  his  own  prophetic  Word, 
And  his  new  kingdom  rears. 

Jerusalem  from  heav'n  descends, 

In  robes  of  light  divine; 
And  soon  the  earth's  remotest  ends 

Shall  see  her  glory  shine. 

Jesus  in  his  new  kingdom  reigns, 

No  other  God  we  know; 
His  name  resounds  thro'  heav'n's  domains, 

We  shout  his  praise  below. 

No.  46. — c.  m. 

1  O'ER  mountain  tops  the  mount  of  God, 

In  latter  days  shall  rise 
Above  the  summits  of  the  hills, 
And  draw  the  vvond'ring  eyes. 

2  To  this  the  joyful  nations  round, 

All  tribes  and  tongues  shall  flow; 
Up  to  the  mount  of  God,  they  say, 
And  to  his  house  we  '11  o;o. 


°>4  JUDGMENT. 

3  The  beams  that  shine  from  Zion's  hill 

Shall  lighten  ev'ry  land; 
The  King,  who  reigns  in  Salem's  towers, 
Shall  the  whole  world  command. 

4  No  war  shall  rage,  nor  hostile  strife, 

Disturb  those  happy  years; 
To  ploughshares  men  shall  beat  their  swords, 
To  pruning-hooks  their  spears. 

5  No  longer  hosts,  encountering  hosts, 

Shall  crowds  of  slain  deplore: 
They  '11  la}r  the  martial  trumpet  by, 
And  study  war  no  more. 

No.  47.— p.  m. 
JUDGMENT. 

1  LO!  he  comes,  in  clouds  descending, 

Ev'ry  eye  shall  see  him  plain, 
Whilst  ten  thousand  saints  attending, 

Fill  the  glory  of  his  train; 
Hallelujah,  Christ  in  spirit  comes  to  reign. 

2  Behold  the  bright  and  morning  Star, 

Blazing  with  eternal  flame, 
Hark!  seraphic  songs  from  far 

Chant  the  great  Redeemer's  name; 
Hallelujah,  echoes  thro'  the  vaulted  frame. 

3  See  the  glorious  God  descending, 

See  the  angels  in  array, 
Hark!  the  awful  trumpet  sounding, 

Come  to  judgment,  come  away; 
Hallelujah,  come  to  judgment,  come  away. 


JUDGMENT. 

4  'Tis  done! — the  awful  process  ended, 
Nature's  clouds  are  swept  away; 
The  King  of  glory,  now  descended, 

Opens  an  eternal  day; 
Hallelujah,  hail,  all  hail,  eternal  day! 

JVo,  48.— c.  m. 

1  BLEST  is  the  man  who  shuns  the  placs 

Where  sinners  love  to  meet: 
Who  fears  to  tread  their  wicked  ways, 
And  hates  the  scoffer's  seat: 

2  But  in  the  statutes  of  the  Lord 

Has  plac'd  his  chief  delight; 
By  day  he  reads  or  'hears  tiie  word, 
And  meditates  by  night. 

3  He  like  a  tree  of  gen'rous  kind, 
By  living  waters  set, 

Safe  from  the  storm  and  blasting  winds 
Enjoy  a  peaceful  state. 

Green  as  the  leaf,  and  ever  fair 

Shall  his  profession  shine: 
Whilst  fruits  of  holiness  appear 

Like  clusters  on  the  vine. 

5  Not  so  the  impious  and  unjust; 
What  vain  designs  they  form! 
Their  hopes  are  blown  away  like  dust, 
Or  chaff  before  the  storm. 

Sinners  in  judgment  shall  not  stand 

Among  the  sons  of  grace. 
When  Christ,  the  judge,  at  his  right  hand 

Appoints  his  saints  a  place. 


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36  REDEMPTION. 

7  His  eye  beholds  the  path  they  tread, 
His  heart  approves  it  well; 
But  crooked  ways  of  sinners  lead 
Down  to  the  gates  of  hell. 

No.  49.— l.  m. 
REDEMPTION. 

1  THE  joyful  happy  day  appears, 
Jehovah  dries  his  Zion's  tears; 

He  comes  to  bless  the  humble  race, 
And  show  the  wonders  of  his  grace. 

2  Behold,  our  God,  the  mighty  God, 
Who  spread  the  numerous  worlds  abroad, 
Is  our  Redeemer;  we  rejoice, 

And  praise  his  name  with  cheerful  voice. 

3  We  '11  trust  in  him,  nor  be  afraid, 
Jehovah  is  our  fortress  made; 

He  is  our  aid,  his  arm  is  strong, 
And  we  ?11  exalt  him  in  our  song. 

4  Wells  of  salvation  open  stand, 
And  living  waters  bless  the  land; 
Now,  while  we  draw  the  truths  divine, 
Our  grateful  praises,  Lord,  be  thine. 

No.  50.— L.  M. 

1  GRISATGodof  heav'n,  it  cannot  be 
That  good  and  evil  flow  from  thee; 
Thou  art  eternally  the  same, 
And  love  and  mercy  are  thy  name. 


HEDEMI'TION.  37 

2  Thy  ways  arc  truth,  thy  laws  are  right, 
Justice  and  mercy  thy  delight; 

To  all  thy  tender  mercies  flow, 
In  heav'u  above,  and  earth  below. 

3  Thou  didst  in  love  our  race  create, 
Holy  and  happy  was  their  state; 
And  when  by  sin  thy  creatures  fell, 
Thou  didst  redeem  their  souls  from  hell. 

4  To  all  thy  grace  is  freely  giv'n, 

And  thou  wouldst  lead  them  all  to  heav'n; 
Thy  nature  's  love,  thy  dealings  kind, 
Nor  one  for  hell  was  e'er  design'd. 

5  Great  God!  how  kind  are  all  thy  ways! 
How  free  thy  love,  how  rich  thy  grace! 
All  needful  aid  to  us  is  giv'n, 

And  we  have  pow'r  to  rise  to  heav'n. 

JS"o.  51. — c.  M. 

1  HARK,  the  glad  sound!  the  Saviour  comes, 

The  Saviour  promis'd  long! 
Let  ev'ry  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  ev'ry  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him  the  Spirit  largely  pour'd, 

Exerts  its  sacred  fire; 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love, 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes  the  pris'ners  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held; 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 


38  REDEMPTION. 

4  He  comes  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  purge  the  mental  ray; 
Ami  on  the  eyes  oppress'd  with  night, 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

5  He  comes  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure; 
And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
To  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace! 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim; 
And  heav'n's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 

JVb.  52.— l.  m. 

1  AWAKE,  my  soul,  awake  and  sing 
The  praises  of  thy  fyeav'nly  King; 
Awake  and  join  the  sacred  throng, 
The  Saviour's  love  demands  thy  song. 

2  In  grateful  strains  attune  thy  lyre, 
And  emulate  th'  angelic  choir; 
Loudly  the  joyful  news  proclaim, 
Salvation  is  in  Jesu's  name. 

3  Salvation!  shout  the  glorious  sound, 
Proclaim  it  to  the  world  around, 
Tell  ev'ry  fearful,  trembling  soul, 

The  Saviour's  Word  shall  make  him  whole. 

4  I  '11  praise  him  whilst  1  have  my  breath; 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

O  may  my  happy  spirit  rise, 
To  join  the  chorus  in  the  skies! 


REDEMPTION.  39 

No.  53. — s.  iff. 

1  ARISE,  my  soul,  arise, 

And  with  a  cheerful  voice; 
In  God,  the  source  of  all  thy  joys, 
Thy  Saviour  God,  rejoice. 

2  His  robes  were  staiird  in  blood, 

When  he  subdu'd  his  foes; 
And  'twas  for  us  the  mighty  God 
To  conquer  hell  arose. 

3  By  his  almighty  pow'r 

Against  the  hells  he  fought; 
And  in  the  great  and  awful  hour 
Our  full  redemption  wrought! 

4  His  wond'rous  mercy  sing, 

Ye  servants  of  the  Lord; 
To  him  your  thankful  praises  bring, 
His  nameless  love  record. 

5  He  owns  us  for  his  sheep, 

He  breaks  the  tyrant's  rod; 
His  flock  he  will  in  safety  keep, 
Our  Saviour  is  our  God. 

No.  54. L.  M. 

JESUS  the  Man  of  love  we  sing, 
The  creature's  Servant,  and  their  King: 
In  robes  of  flesh  the  Saviour  came, 
And  bore  for  us  contempt  and  shame. 
2  By  suffering  and  temptation  try'd, 
Jesus  his  human  glorify'd; 
Redeenrd  mankind  from  sin  and  pain, 
And  open'd  heav'n  to  all  again. 


40  REDEMPTION. 

S  A  fallen  world  he  came  to  save, 
He  rose  victorious  from  the  grave: 
His  death  and  resurrection  prove 
How  vast  his  pow'r,  how  great  his  love. 

4  To  Jesus  be  all  glory  giv'n, 
Saviour  of  men,  and  God  of  heav'n: 
Redeeming  love  we  joyful  sing, 
And  triumph  in  our  God  and  King. 

JVb.  55.— 7s. 

1  NOW  begin  the  heav'nly  theme, 
Sing  aloud  in  Jesus9  name! 

Ye,  who  his  salvation  prove, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2  Ye,  who  see  the  Father's  grace 
Beaming  in  the  Saviour's  face, 
As  to  Canaan  on  ye  move, 
Praise  and  bless  redeeming  love. 

5  Mourning  souls  dry  up  your  tears; 
Banish  all  your  guilty  fears; 

See  your  guilt  and  curse  remove, 
Cancelled  by  redeeming  love. 

4  Ye,  alas!  who  long  have  been 
Willing  slaves  to  death  and  sin,  . 
Now  from  bliss  no  longer  rove, 
Stop,  and  taste  redeeming  love. 

5  Welcome  all  by  sin  opprest, 
Welcome  to  his  sacred  rest; 
Nothing  brought  him  from  above, 
Nothing  but  redeeming  love. 


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REDEMPTION.  41 

6  When  his  Spirit  leads  us  home, 
When  we  to  his  glory  come, 
We  shall  all  the  fulness  prove 
Of  our  Lord's  redeeming  love. 

7  He  subdu'd  th'  infernal  pow'rs; 
Those  tremendous  foes  of  ours 
From  their  cursed  empire  drove — 
Mighty  in  redeeming  love. 

8  Hither,  then,  your  music  bring; 
Strike  aloud  each  cheerful  string; 
Mortals  join  the  host  above, 
Join  to  praise  redeeming  love. 

JYb.  56. — c.  m. 

1  MY  God,  what  silken  cords  are  thine! 

How  soft,  and  yet  how  strong! 
While  love  and  truth  in  pow'r  combine 
To  draw  our  souls  along. 

2  Thou  saw'st  us  crush'd  beneath  the  yoke 

Of  Satan  and  of  Sin: 
Thy  hand  the  iron  bondage  broke, 
Our  worthless  hearts  to  win. 

3  Hence  comfort,  through  this  vale  of  tears, 

In  rich  profusion  flows, 
And  glory  of  unnumber'd  years 
Eternity  bestows. 

4  Drawn  by  such  cords,  we  onward  move. 

Till  round  thy  throne  we  meet; 

And,  captives  in  the  chains  of  love, 

Embrace  our  Conqu'ror's  feet. 

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42  REDEMPTION. 

JVo.  57.— p.  m. 

1  REDEMPTION  claims  our  highest  lays, 
To  Jesus  Christ  belongs  the  praise; 
The  lofty  theme  should  fire  the  soul, 
And  music's  richest  numbers  roll. 

Our  blest  Redeemer  is  the  God  we  own, 
Then  swell  the  chorus  to  his  name  alone. 

2  Unseen,  unknown,  and  unreveal'd, 
No  creature's  eye  our  God  beheld, 
Till  He  the  wond'rous  work  begun, 
And  show'd  the  Father  in  the  Son; 

Jehovah  now  as  Jesus  Christ  is  known, 
Then  swell  the  chorus  to  his  name  alone. 

3  From  heav'n  His  pitying  eye  survey 'd 
The  ruin  sin  on  earth  had  made; 

He  saw  His  creatures  run  the  road 
Which  led  from  happiness  and  God; 
He  saw,  and  saved — the  work  was  all  His  own, 
Then  swell  the  chorus  to  His  name  alone. 

4  Swift  from  supernal  realms  of  day, 
Seraphic  minstrels  wing'd  their  way, 
To  hail  the  great  Redeemer's  birth, 
And  publish  peace  to  men  on  earth: 

"  To  God  give  glory" — sung  the  joyous  throng, 
Let  men  and  angels  still  repeat  the  song. 

5  Alas!  no  human  accents  can 
Express  the  love  of  God  to  man; 
Who,  to  redeem  the  sinful  worm, 
Assum'd  the  human  mind  and  form; 

Was  born  a  man,  that  man  might  be  re-born; 
Then  let  us  praise  Him  on  His  natal  morn. 


PROVIDENCE.  43 

No.  58.— c.  m. 
PROVIDENCE. 

1  WHEN  all  thy  mercies,  0  my  God! 

M v  rising  soul  surveys. 
Transported  with  the  view,  I  ?m  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  O  how  shall  words  with  equal  warmth, 

The  gratitude  declare, 
That  glows  within  my  ravishVl  heart! 
But  thou  canst  read  it  there. 

3  Thy  providence  my  life  sustain'd, 

And  all  my  wants  red  rest, 

When  in  the  silent  womb  I-  lay, 

And  hung  upon  the  breast. 

4  To  all  my  weak  complaints  and  cries, 

Thy  mercy  lent  an  ear, 
Ere  yet  my  feeble  thoughts  had  learn 'd 
To  form  themselves  in  pray'r. 

5  Unnumber'd  comforts  to  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestow'd, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceiv'd 
From  whom  those  comforts  flow'd. 

6  When  in  the  slipp'ry  paths  of  youth, 

With  heedless  steps,  I  ran, 
Thine  arm,  unseen,  convey'd  me  safe, 
And  led  me  up  to  man. 

7  Through  hidden  dangers,  toils,  and  death, 

It  gently  clear'd  my  way; 
And  through  the  pleasing  snares  of  vice, 
More  to  be  fear'd  than  they. 


44  PROVIDENCE. 

8  When  worn  with  sickness,  oft  hast  thou 

With  health  renew'd  my  face! 
And,  when  in  sin  and  sorrow  sunk, 
Reviv'd  my  soul  with  grace. 

9  Thy  bounteous  hand,  with  worldly  bliss, 

Has  made  my  cup  run  o'er; 
And  in  a  kind  and  faithful  friend, 
Has  doubled  all  my  store. 

10  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ; 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

11  Through  ev'ry  period  of  my  life, 

Thy  goodness  1  '11  pursue; 
And,  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

12  When  nature  fails,  and  day  and  night 

Divide  thy  works  no  more, 
My  ever  grateful  heart,  O  Lord, 
Thy  mercy  shall  adore. 

13  Through  all  eternity  to  thee 

A  joyful  song  I  '11  raise, 
For  O!  eternity's  too  short 
To  utter  all  thy  praise. 

No.  59.— l.  m. 

1  THRO'  all  the  various  shifting  scene 
Of  life's  mistaken  ill  or  good, 
Thy  hand,  0  Lord,  conducts,  unseen, 
The  beautiful  vicissitude. 


PROVIDENCE.  45 

2  Thou  givest  with  paternal  care 

Whate'er  thy  wisdom  judges  best; 
And  all  thy  heav'nly  bounty  share, 
With  equal  mercies  all  are  blest. 

3  All  things  on  earth,  and  all  in  heav'n, 

On  thy  blest  providence  depend; 
They  all  for  greatest  good  were  given, 
And  all  shall  in  thy  glory  end. 

4  This  be  my  care,  to  pass  my  days 

Obedient  to  thy  holy  Word, 
Resign'd  to  all  thy  gracious  ways, 
And  grateful  live  to  thee  my  Lord. 

No.  60.— s.  m. 

1  TO  God  the  only  wise, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 
Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2  'Tis  his  almighty  love, 

His  counsel  and  his  care, 
Preserves  us  safe  from  sin  and  death. 
And  ev'ry  hurtful  snare. 

3  He  will  receive  his  saints 

Unblemislrd  and  complete, 
Before  the  glory  of  his  face, 
To  joys  divinely  great. 

4  Then  all  the  chosen  seed 

Shall  meet  around  the  throne, 

Shall  bless  the  riches  of  his  grace, 

And  make  his  wonders  known. 


46  PROVIDENCE. 

5  To  our  redeeming  God 

Wisdom  and  pow'r  belong, 
Immortal  crowns  of  majesty, 
And  everlasting  song. 

No.  61.— c.  m. 

1  LORD,  all  I  am  is  known  to  thee, 
In  vain  my  soul  would  try 
To  shun  thy  presence,  or  to  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

£  Thine  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 
My  rising  and  my  rest, 
My  public  walks,  my  private   ways, 
The  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  My  thoughts  are  seen  by  thee,  O  Lord, 

Before  they  "re  formed  within, 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
Thou  know'st  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  0  wond'rous  knowledge,  deep  and  high! 

Where  shall  a  creature  hide? 
Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 
Inclos'd  on  ev'ry  side. 

5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 

And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  ev'ry  ill, 
Secur'd  by  sov'reign  love. 

JVb.  62.— c.  m. 

1  O  GOD,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home: 


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fiiovidench.  47 

2  Under  the  shadow  of  thy  throne 

Still  may  we  dwell  secure; 
Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 
Or  earth  receiv'd  her  frame; 

From  everlasting  thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

4  A  thousand  ages  in  thy  sight 

Are  like  an  ev'ning  gone; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night, 
Before  the  rising  sun. 

Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 

Bears  all  its  sons  away; 
They  fly,  forgotten,  as  a  dream 

Dies  at  the  op'ning  day. 

6  Jesus,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
Our  hope  for  years  to  come; 
Be  thou  our  guide  while  life  shall  last, 
And  our  perpetual  home. 

Ab.  63.— l.  m. 

WHEN  earthly  comforts  fade  away, 
Assist  me,  Lord,  resign'd,  to  say, 
Tho'  awful  judgments  round  me  roll, 
Thou  art  the  portion  of  my  soul. 

Altho'  the  fig-tree  cease  to  bear, 
The  vine  no  mantling  cluster  wear, 
The  labour  of  the  olive  fail, 
Nor  verdant  pastures  clothe  the  vale: 


48  PKOVIDENCE. 

3  Tho'  bleating  flocks  should  perish  all; 
Nor  fatten 'd  herds  adorn  the  stall; 
And  tho'  this  dismal  sight  and  sound 
Spread  deathful  famine  all  around: 

4  Yet  in  my  God  will  I  rejoice, 

With  thankful  heart,  and  cheerful  voice; 
His  praise  shall  still  my  pow'rs  employ, 
And  his  salvation  be  my  joy. 

JW  64.— all  8s. 

1  THE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care, 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye: 
My  noon-day  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant, 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads, 
My  weary,  wand'ring  steps  he  leads; 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

3  Tho'  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  art  with  me  .still; 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  thro'  the  dreadful  shade. 

4  Tho'  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Thro'  devious  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 
Thy  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile, 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 


PKOVIDENCE.  49 

With  sudden  green  and  herbage  crown'd, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 

No.  65. — l.  m. 

1  BEHOLD  the  lily's  silken  vest, 

How  finely  wove  in  nature's  loom, 

No  king,  in  ermin'd  splendour  a  rest, 

Can  match  its  richness  or  perfume. 

2  Yet  void  of  art  or  toil  it  grows, 

Looks  bright,  and  lives  its  transient  hour; 
Frail  man,  forget  thy  earth-born  woes, 

The  hand  that  made,  preserves  the  flower. 

S  And  see  in  tracts  of  desert  air, 

The  feather'd  people  widely  roam, 
God  makes  their  little  wants  his  care, 

He  hears  their  cry,  and  guards  them  home. 

4  If  thus  he  clothe  the  lily  race, 

Which  bud,  and  blossom  but  to  die, 
If  thus  from  heav'n,  his  lofty  place, 
He  heeds  the  humble  things  that  fly, 

5  Shall  faithless  man,  to  fears  a  prey, 

In  dark  despondence  waste  his  hours? 
Can  love's  exhaustless  source  decay, 
Or  are  we  less  than  birds  or  flowers? 

JVo.  66. — c.  iff. 
1  GOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 
His  wonders  to  perform: 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

F 


50  PROVIDENCE. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  sovereign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take, 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence, 
He  hides  a  sin i lino-  face.* 

o 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  ev'ry  hour; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain; 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

JW.  6r. — c.  m. 

1  HOW  are  thy  servants  bless'd,  O  Lord, 

How  sure  is  their  defence! 

Eternal  wisdom  is  their  guide, 

Their  help  Omnipotence. 

2  In  foreign  realms,  and  lands  remote, 

Supported  by  thy  care, 
Through  burning  climes  they  pass  unhurt, 
And  breathe  in  tainted  air. 


PROVIDENCE,  51 

3  When  by  the  dreadful  tempest  borne 

High  on  the  broken  wave, 
They  know  thou  art  nor  slow  to  hear 
Nor  impotent  to  save. 

4  The  storm  is  laid,  the  winds  retire, 

Obedient  to  thy  will; 
The  sea,  that  roars  at  thy  command, 
At  thy  command  is  still. 

5  In  midst  of  dangers,  fears,  and  deaths, 

Thy  goodness  we  'li  adore; 
We  'II  praise  thee  for  thy  mercies  past, 
And  humbly  hope  for  more. 

6  Our  life,  while  thou  preserv'st  that  life, 

Thy  sacrifice  shall  be: 
And  death,  when  death  shall  be  our  lot, 
Shall  join  our  souls  to  thee. 

No.  68.— c.  m. 

1  GOD  reigns;  events  in  order  flow, 

Man's  industry  to  guide; 

But  in  a  different  channel  go, 

To  humble  human  pride. 

2  The  swift,  not  always  in  the  race, 

Shall  win  the  crowning  prize; 
Not  always  wealth  and  honour  grace 
The  labours  of  the  wise. 

3  Proud  mortals  do  themselves  beguile, 

When  on  themselves  they  rest; 
Blind  is  their  wisdom,  vain  their  toil, 
By  thee,  0  Lord,  unblest. 


52  PROVIDENCE. 

4  'Tis  ours,  the  furrows  to  prepare, 

And  sow  the  precious  grain; 
9Tis  thine  to  give  the  sun  and  air, 
And  to  command  the  rain. 

5  In  all  thy  ways,  we  humbly  own, 

Thy  providential  pow'r; 
Entrusting  to  thy  care  alone, 
The  lot  of  ev'ry  hour. 

JVo.  69.— c.  m. 

1  THE  Lord  himself,  the  mighty  Lord, 

Is  pleas'd  to  be  my  guide: 
The  shepherd  by  whose  constant  care 
My  wants  are  all  supply'd. 

2  In  tender  grass  he  makes  me  feed, 

And  gently  there  repose; 
Then  leads  me  to  cool  shades,  and  where 
Refreshing  water  flows. 

3  He  does  my  wand'ring  feet  reclaim, 

And,  to  his  endless  praise, 
Instruct  with  humble  zeal  to  walk 
In  his  most  righteous  ways. 

4  I  '11  pass  the  gloomy  vale  of  death, 

From  fear  and  danger  free; 
For  there  his  aiding  rod  and  staff 
Defend  and  comfort  me. 

5  With  liberal  and  unceasing  care, 

He  does  my  table  spread; 
He  crowns  my  cup  with  cheerful  wine, 
With  oil  anoints  my  head. 


I 


PROVIDENCE.  53 

No.  70.— p.  if. 
THO'  troubles  assail  and  dangers  affright. 
Though  friends  should  all  fail,  and  foes  all 

unite; 
Yet  one  thing  secures  us,  whatever  betide, 
The  Scriptures  assure  us,    The   Lord   will 

provide. 
The  birds,  without  barn  or  storehouse  are  fed: 
From  them  let  us  learn  to  trust  for  our  bread; 
His  saints  what  is  fitting  shall  ne'er  be  deny'd, 
So  long  as  ?tis  written,  The  Lord  will  provide. 
We  may,  like  the  ships,  by  tempests  be  tost 
On  perilous  deeps,  but  will  not  be  lost: 
Though  Satan  enrages  the  wind  and  the  tide, 
The  promise  engages,  The  Lord  will  provide. 
4  No  strength  of  our  own,  or  goodness  we  claim 
Yet  since  we  have  known  the  Saviour's  great 

name; 
In  this,  our  strong  tow'r,  for  safety  we  hide; 
The  Lord  is  our  pow'r,  The  Lord  will  provide. 
When  life  sinks  apace,  and  death  is  in  view, 
This    word    of   his   grace    shall    comfort   us 

through; 
No  fearing  or  doubting  with  Christ  on  our  side; 
We  hope  to  die  trusting,  The  Lord  will  pro- 

vide. 

No.  71.— c.  m. 
WHO,  gracious  Father!  can  complain, 
Under  thy  mild  and  gentle  reign? 
Who  does  a  weight  of  duty  share, 
More  than  his  aids  and  pow'rs  can  bear? 

F  2 


54  PROVIDENCE. 

2  With  differing  climes,  and  differing  lands. 
With  fertile  plains  and  barren  sands, 
Thy  hand  hath  framed  this  earthly  round, 
And  set  each  nation  in  its  bound. 

3  So  various,  thy  celestial  ray 

Here  sheds  a  full,  there  fainter  day. 
The  God  of  all,  unkind  to  none, 
To  all  the  path  of  life  hath  shown. 

4  Large  is  the  bounty  of  his  hand: 
He  will  a  large  return  demand. 
Haste  then,  my  soul!  thy  work  pursue, 
And  keep  the  heav'nly  prize  in  view. 

t/Vo.  72. — c.  m. 

1  NOT  from  relentless  fate's  dark  womb, 
Or  from  the  dust,  our  troubles  come. 
No  fickle  chance  presides  o'er  grief, 
To  cause  the  pain,  or  send  relief. 

2  Look  up,  and  see,  ye  sorrowing  saints! 
The  cause  and  cure  of  your  complaints. 
Know  'tis  your  heav'nly  Father's  will: 
Bid  ev'ry  murmur  then  be  still. 

3  He  sees,  we  need  the  painful  yoke; 
Yet  love  directs  his  heaviest  stroke. 
He  takes  no  pleasure  in  our  smart, 
But  wounds  to  heal  and  cheer  the  heart. 

4  Blest  trials  those  that  cleanse  from  sin, 
And  make  the  soul  all  pure  within, 
Wean  the  fond  mind  from  earthly  toys, 
To  seek  and  taste  celestial  joys! 


THE  CHURCH.  55 

JVo.  73. — c.  M. 
THE  CHURCH. 

1  JEHOVAH,  Lord  of  truth  divine, 

Thy  Word  of  grace  proclaim; 
Oh!  may  it  spread  from  land  to  land, 
Till  all  shall  know  thy  name! 

2  We  long  to  see  thy  church  increase, 

Thy  own  new  kingdom  grow; 
That  all  the  earth  may  live  in  peace, 
And  heav'n  be  seen  below. 

3  Prosper  the  labours  of  our  hands 

To  spread  thy  truth  abroad; 

May  ev'ry  weak  attempt  promote 

The  knowledge  of  our  God. 

4  Go  forth,  blest  Lord,  in  all  thy  pow'r, 

The  distant  nations  bring; 
In  thy  own  kingdom  may  they  stand, 
And  know  their  God  and  King. 

5  One  gen'ral  chorus  then  shall  rise 
From  men  of  ev'ry  tongue; 

And  songs  of  joy  salute  the  skies, 
By  ev'ry  nation  sung. 

No.  74. — c.  m. 

REJOICE,  ye  happy  souls,  rejoice, 

Who  in  New  Salem  stand; 
And  let  your  all-harmonious  voice 

Sound  high  from  land  to  land. 


56  THE  CHURCH. 

2  All  nations  soon  shall  hear  and  see, 

How  great  your  favours  prove; 
How  wond'rous  rich  those  blessings  be, 
Which  flow  from  Jesu's  love. 

3  Jerusalem,  divinely  blest, 

In  all  its  grandeur  new. 
Shall  be  by  ev'ry  tongue  confest, 
When  they  your  glory  view. 

4  Delightful  church,  the  Lord's  abode! 

Here  stands  Jehovah's  throne, 
The  habitation  of  our  God, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone. 

5  Delightsome  land  of  oil  and  wine, 

Here  milk  and  honey  flow: 
Celestial  blessings  here  combine, 
And  fruits  immortal  grow. 

6  Here  will  we  take  our  joyful  rest, 

Nor  e'er  from  Salem  roam; 
For  ever  and  for  ever  blest 
In  this  our  happy  home. 

No.  75. — s.  m. 

1  THE  holy  city  see, 

In  all  its  glory  stand; 
Quick  to  its  gates,  ye  people,  flee, 
From  ev'ry  distant  land. 

2  Now  one  eternal  day 

Shall  in  the  city  reign; 
Darkness  and  night  are  fled  away, 
Ne'er  to  return  again. 


THE  CHURCH,  57 

3  Ye  distant  lands  attend, 
Ye  people  that  are  nigh, 

Behold  Jerusalem  descend 
In  grandeur  from  on  high. 

4  The  gates  wide  open  view, 
The  Lord  invites  you  in; 

Its  honours  are  for  me,  for  you, 
And  all  who  flee  from  sin. 

5  Jesus  is  Lord  alone, 
In  Zion,  lo!  he  reigns: 

Bow  to  his  sceptre,  Jesus  own, 
And  walk  the  golden  plains. 

6  0  happy,  happy  state! 
Great  God,  we  thankful  come, 

Low  at  thy  footstool  humbly  wait, 
Till  thou  shalt  take  us  home. 

7  Jerusalem  shall  be 
Our  peaceful,  blest  abode; 

Here  will  we  love  and  honour  thee, 
Our  Jesus  and  our  God! 

JVb.  76. — l.  m. 

1  JERUSALEM,  arise  and  sing, 

In  highest  strains,  to  God  your  King; 
'Tis  yours  to  give  the  purest  lays, 
'Tis  yours  the  noblest  songs  to  raise. 

2  You  are  his  church,  his  chosen  bride, 
With  you  Jehovah  doth  reside; 
'Tis  you  his  richest  favours  prove, 
And  you  must  sing  the  song  of  love. 


58  THE    CHURCH. 

3  Come,  sound  his  holy  name  abroad, 
Hossanna  to  our  Saviour  God; 

To  him  be  endless  praises  giv'n, 

By  his  new  church  in  earth  and  heav'n. 

4  Ye  holy  angels  all  above, 

Come  join  our  song  of  joy  and  love; 

One  universal  chorus  raise, 

And  earth  and  heav'n  resound  his  praise. 

5  To  Jesus,  Lord  and  God  alone, 

Who  reigns  on  heav'n's  eternal  throne, 
Be  glory,  power,  and  honour  sung, 
By  ev'ry  heart,  and  ev'ry  tongue. 

•TVo.  77.— c.  m. 

1  JEHOVAH  reigns,  the  mighty  Lord, 

And  Jesus  is  his  name; 
Now  in  his  church  his  praise  record, 
Ye  saints,  his  pow'r  proclaim. 

2  Zion  rejoice,  and  Judah  sing, 

Your  hearts  and  tongues  employ; 
In  notes  divine  exalt  your  King, 
And  boundless  be  the  joy. 

3  Jesus  shall  reign  from  sun  to  sun, 

In  ev'ry  clime  and  land; 
His  holy  kingdom  is  begun, 
And  must  for  ever  stand. 

4  Rejoice,  ye  righteous,  and   proclaim 

His  truth,  his  pow'r,  and  love: 
Throughout  the  earth  make  known  his  name, 
And  sing,  ye  hosts  above. 


THE  CHURCH.  59 

5  On  truth  and  good  is  built  his  throne, 
The  idol  gods  must  fall, 
Jesus  Jehovah  rule  alone, 
The  so v 'reign  Lord  of  all. 

No.  78.— c.  m. 

1  NOW  blessing,  honour,  glory,  praise, 

By  angel-hosts  are  sung; 
The  saints  below  their  voices  raise, 
And  join  the  heav'nly  throng. 

2  AclorM  be  he,  who  comes  to  bless 

The  nations  with  his  love; 
To  show  his  truth  and  righteousness, 
And  ev'ry  cloud  remove. 

3  Blest  be  our  God,  who  comes  to  reign 

In  Zion's  happy  land: 
Jerusalem  is  built  again, 
And  shall  for  ever  stand. 

4  No  more  this  kingdom  shall  decay, 

No  more  the  temple  fall; 
Here  Jesus  reigns  with  endless  sway, 
The  King  and  Lord  of  all. 

JVo.  79.— L.  M. 

JERUSALEM,  thou  church  divine, 
In  all  your  heav'nly  glory  shine; 
Your  brightest  robes  of  glory  wear, 
And  for  your  God  and  King  prepare. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heav'nly  gates; 
Behold,  the  King  of  glory  waits; 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way, 
The  King  of  Zion  comes  to-day. 


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THE  CHURCH. 


3  "  Who  is  the  King  of  glory?  tell!" 
The  mighty  Lord,  who  conquer'd  hell; 
Strong  is  his  arm,  divine  his  might, 
'Tis  he  who  puts  your  foes  to  flight. 

4  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heav'nly  gates; 
Behold,  the  King  of  glory  waits. 

;;  Who  is  the  King  of  glory,  say, 

11  That  comes  in  grandeur  on  the  way?59 

5  The  Lord  of  hosts,  the  mighty  God, 
Who  rules  his  foes  with  iron  rod; 
'Tis  he  who  your  salvation  brings, 
Jesus  the  Lord,  the  King  of  kings. 

JVo.  80. — ALL  8s. 

1   AWAY  with  our  sorrows  and  fears, 

At  length  we  've  recovered  our  home; 
The  city  of  saints  now  appears, 

The  day  of  redemption  is  come. 
Afflictions  and  trials  are  past, 

We  dwell  in  our  native  abode, 
The  house,  which  for  ever  shall  last, 

The  palace  of  angels  and  God. 

£  Our  mourning  is  all  at  an  end, 

Since,  sav'd  by  the  life-giving  Word, 
We  see  the  new  city  descend, 

Adorn'd  as  a  bride  for  her  Lord: 
The  city  so  holy  and  clean, 

No  sorrow  can  breathe  in  the  air, 
No  gloom  of  affliction  is  seen, 

No  shadow  of  evil  is  there. 


THE  CHURCH.  61 

3  In  raptures  we  now  can  behold 
The  heav'nly  Jerusalem  here; 

Her  walls  are  of  jasper  and  gold, 
As  crystal  her  buildings  are  clear. 

Im  move  ably  founded  in  truth, 
She  stands  on  a  rock  so  secure, 

She  ?11  flourish,  immortal,  in  youth, 
For  ages  of  ages  endure. 

4  No  need  of  the  sun  in  this  day, 
Which  ne'er  shall  be  follow'd  by  night, 

For  Jesus  himself  doth  display 

A  pure  and  a  permanent  light. 
The  Lamb  is  our  light  and  our  sun, 

His  glory  pervades  the  wide  heav'n; 
Jehovah  and  Jesus  are  one, 

No  other  salvation  is  giv'n. 

5  The  saints  in  his  presence  receive 

Their  great  and  eternal  reward; 
With  him  they  for  ever  shall  live, 

And  reign  in  the  smile  of  their  Lord. 
Now  kindles  the  fire  in  our  breast, 

The  flame  of  angelical  love; 
With  heav'n  upon  earth  we  are  blest, 

With  joys  that  come  down  from  above. 

JVo.  81.— c.  M. 

1   SAY,  who  is  she  that  looks  abroad 
Like  the  sweet  blushing  dawn, 
When  with  her  living  light  she  paints 
The  dew-drops  of  the  lawn? 

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62 


THE  CHURCH. 


2  Fair  as  the  moon  when  in  the  skies 

Serene  her  throne  she  guides, 
And  o'er  the  twinkling  stars  supreme, 
In  full  orb'd  glory  rides; 

3  Clear  as  the  sun,  when  from  the  east, 

Without  a  cloud  he  springs, 
And  scatters  boundless  light  and  heat 
From  his  resplendent  wings; 

4  Tremendous  as  an  host  that  moves 

Majestically  slow, 
With  banners  wide  display'd,  all  arm'd, 
And  fearless  of  the  foe! 

5  This  is  the  church,  by  heav'n  array 'd, 

With  strength  and  grace  divine; 
Thus  shall  she  strike  her  foes  with  dread, 
And  thus  her  glories  shine. 

JVb.  82.— 8s  8c  7s. 

1  GLORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 

Zion,  city  of  our  God! 
He,  whose  word  can  not  be  broken, 

Form'd  thee  for  his  own  abode: 
On  the  Rock  of  ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure   repose? 
With  Salvation's  walls  surrounded, 

Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2  See,  the  streams  of  living  waters 

Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 
And  all  fear  of  want  remove: 


the  ciiUKCii.  63 

Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river 
Ever  flows  thy  thirst  V  assuage? 

Grace,  which  like  the  Lord,  the  giver, 
Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

3  Round  each  habitation  hov'ring, 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear! 
For  a  glory  and  a  cov'ring, 

Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near: 
Thus  deriving  from  their  banner 

Light  by  night  and  shade  by  day, 
Safe  they  feed  upon  the  manna 

Which  he  gives  them  when  they  pray. 

4  Blest  inhabitants  of  Zion, 

Waslrd  in  the  Redeemer's  blood! 
Jesus,  whom  their  souls  rely  on, 

Makes  them  kings  and  priests  to  God: 
?Tis  his  love  his  people  raises 

Over  self  to  reign  as  kings: 
And  as  priests,  his  solemn  praises 

Each  for  a  thank-off'ring  brings. 

5  Saviour,  if  of  Zion's  city 

I  through  grace  a  member  am; 
Let  the  world  deride  or  pity, 

[  will  glory  in  thy  name; 
*  Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure, 

All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show! 
Solid   joys  and  lasting  treasure, 

None  but  Zion's  children  know. 


64  THE  CHURCH. 

JVo.  83.— c.  m. 

1  NOT  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 

The  tempest,  fire,  and  smoke; 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  word 
Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke; 

2  But  we  are  come  to  Sion's  hill, 

The  city  of  our  God, 
Where  milder  words  declare  his  will, 
And  spread  his  love  abroad. 

3  Behold  the  blest  assembly  there, 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heav'n, 
And  God.  the  judge  of  all,  declares 
Their  vilest  sins  forgiv'n. 

JVo.  84.— c.  M. 

1  HAPPY  the  church!  thou  sacred  place, 
The  seat  of  thy  Creator's  grace! 

Thy  holy  courts  are  his  abode, 
The  earthly  palace  of  our  God. 

2  Thy  wails  are  strength,  and  at  thy  gates 
A  guard  of  heav'nly  angels  waits; 

Nor  shall  thy  deep  foundations  move, 
Built  on  the  counsels  of  his  love. 

3  Thy  foes  in  vain  designs  engage, 
Against  thy  walls  in  vain  they  rage; 
Like  rising  waves,  with  anger  roar, 
That  dash  and  die  upon  the  shore. 

4  Then  let  our  souls  in  Zion  dwell, 
Nor  fear  the  power  of  earth  or  hell; 
Since  God  defends  this  happy  ground, 
Like  brazen  bulwarks  built  around. 


TIIK  CHURCH.  65 

God  is  our  sun,  God  is  our  shield, 
Light  and  protection  he  will  yield, 
And  we,  beneath  the  genial  rays, 
Will  sing  his  love,  and  speak  his  praise. 

.Yu.  85.— l.  m. 

O  HAPPY  church,  celestial  bride, 
Thy  Husband  will  with  thee  reside; 
With  matchless  glory  thou  shalt  shine, 
In  robes  of  honour  all  divine. 

Silver  and  gold  her  happy  dress, 
Truth,  meekness,  love,  and  righteousness; 
Holy  without,  and  pure  within, 
Free  from  the  guilt  of  reigning  sin. 

Her  laws  and  doctrines  just  and  right; 
Her  priests,  the  ministers  of  light; 
Her  order,  from  the  courts  above, 
And  all  her  service  done  in  love. 

4  Her  discipline  is  from  the  Word, 
Her  head  and  ruler  is  the  Lord, 
Her  sons  and  daughters  all  agree, 
And  live  in  peace  and  charity. 

5  Her  journey  is  the  holy  way 
Which  leads  to  everlasting  day; 
And  her  eternal  sure  reward, 

A  crown  of  glory  with  the  Lord. 

JVb.  86.— c.  M. 
1  THE  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light, 
And  my  salvation  too; 
God  is  my  strength,  nor  will  I  fear 
What  mortal  flesh  can  do.  G  2 


66  THE  CHURCH. 

2  One  privilege  my  heart  desires, 

O  grant  me  an  abode 
Among  the  churches  of  thy  saints, 
The  temple  of  my  God! 

3  There  shall  I  offer  my  requests, 

And  see  thy  glory  still; 
Shall  hear  thy  messages  of  love, 
And  learn  thy  holy  will. 

4  When  troubles  rise  and  storms  appear, 

There  may  his  children  hide; 
God  has  a  strong  pavilion,  where 
He  makes  my  soul  abide. 

5  Should  friends  and  kindred,  near  and  dear, 

Leave  me  to  want  or  die, 
My  God  would  make  my  life  his  care, 
And  all  my  need  supply. 

6  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  trembling  saints, 

And  keep  your  courage  up; 
He  '11  raise  your  spirit  when  it  faints, 
And  elevate  your  hope. 

No.  87.— c.  m. 

1  THE  kingdom,  Lord,  belongs  to  thee, 
In  thy  Divine  Humanity; 

Now  wilt  thou  judge  in  righteousness, 
And  all  the  poor  in  mercy  bless. 

2  How  happy  all  thy  servants  are, 
Who  in  thy  church  a  dwelling  share; 
Mountains  and  hills  with  blessings  flow, 
And  love  and  peace  abound  below. 


WORSHIP.  67 

I  The  kings  of  Sheba  now  shall  bring 
Celestial  off'rings  to  their  King; 
Worship  the  Lord  from  love  sincere, 
And  joyful  in  his  courts  appear. 

Now  Sheba'a  gold,  celestial  love, 
The  welcome  sacrifice  shall  prove; 
And  Sheba's  silver,  truth  divine, 
With  heav'nly  love  in  worship  join. 

Jesus  the  sacrifice  will  own, 
As  humbly  we  approach  his  throne; 
And  while  we  serve  him  thus  below, 
Our  peace  shall  like  a  river  flow. 


JVo.  88.— c.  M. 
WORSHIP. 

'TIS  good  to  praise  Jehovah's  name, 

And  of  his  mercy  sing; 
To  speak  of  his  eternal  fame, 

And  celebrate  our  King. 

\  Sweet  is  the  work  to  sing  and  tell 
The  goodness  of  the  Lord; 
How  we  by  love  are  rais'd  from  hell, 
And  by  the  truth  restor'd. 

'Tis  pleasant  to  exalt  our  God, 

Who  gathers  outcasts  in, 
And  sends  his  love  and  truth  abroad, 
To  heal  the  plague  of  sin. 


68  WORSHIP. 

4  The  broken  heart  of  deepest  wound 

The  Lord  in  mercy  heals; 
Makes  dying  sinners  strong  and  sound, 
And  for  the  wretched  feels. 

5  Sing  to  the  Lord,  his  love  declare, 

My  voice  shall  gladly  join; 
He  saves  our  souls,  we  are  his  care, 
His  mercy  is  divine. 

No.  89. — L.  m. 

1  NOW  let  our  souls  on  wings  sublime, 
Rise  from  the  vanities  of  time; 
Draw  back  the  parting  veil,  and  see 
The  glories  of  eternity. 

2  Born  by  a  new  celestial  birth, 

Why  should  we  grovel  here  on  earth? 
Why  grasp  at  transitory  toys, 
So  near  to  heav'n's  eternal  joys? 

3  Should  aught  beguile  us  on  the  road, 
When  we  are  walking  back  to  God? 
For  strangers  into  life  we  come, 
And  dying  is  but  going  home. 

4  Welcome  sweet  hour  of  full  discharge, 
That  sets  our  longing  souls  at  large; 
Unbinds  our  chains,  breaks  up  our  cell, 
And  gives  us  with  our  God  to  dwell. 

5  To  dwell  with  God,  to  feel  his  love, 
Is  the  full  heav'n  enjoy'd  above: 
And  the  sweet  expectation  now, 

Is  the  young  dawn  of  heav'n  below. 


WORSHIP.  69 

jVo.  90.— p.  m. 
TO  thee,  my  God  and  friend, 

I  raise  my  morning  song; 
Thou  dost  my  life  defend, 
Thy  arm  of  pow'r  is  strong. 
My  many  foes 

Beset  me  round; 
But  sweet  repose 
From  thee  I  found. 
While  on  my  bed  I  rest, 

Amidst  the  shades  of  night, 
My  wakeful  mind  is  blest 

With  heav'nly  love  and  light. 
Thy  holy  Word 

Is  brought  to  mind; 
And  there,  O  Lord, 
I  pleasure  find. 
;  If  sleep  pervade  my  frame, 
I  still  am  safe  in  sleep; 
For  angels  in  thy  name, 
My  soul  and  body  keep. 
How  rich  and  great 

Thy  mercies  prove! 
The  angels  wait 
On  men  in  love! 
4  Now  blest  with  morning  light, 
To  thee  I  give  the  day; 
And  in  thy  love  and  light 
I  "11  still  pursue  my  way; 
Till  thou  shalt  raise 

My  soul  above, 

Where  all  is  praise, 

And  all  is  love 


70  WORSHIP. 

JVb.  91.— ALL  8S. 

1  ENGAG'D  in  thy  worship.  0  Lord, 
If  languid  and  dull  be  my  heart. 
Awaken  me  straight  with  thy  Word, 
Thy  grace  to  enliven  impart. 

£  I  'd  never  sit  joyless,  as  dead, 

While  others  rejoice  in  thy  name; 
Nor  mournfully  hang  down  my  head, 
While  they  thy  rich  mercy  proclaim. 

3  From  formal  to  faithful  I  'd  rise, 

From  coldness  to  rapture  and  love; 
I  long  for  the  heavenly  joys, 
To  raise  my  affections  above. 

4  The  shadow,  the  form,  and  the  name, 

Are  nothing,  dear  Saviour,  to  me; 
The  pow'r,  and  the  life,  and  the  flame, 
Can  only  conjoin  me  with  thee. 
No.  92.— s.  m. 

1  LORD,  at  thy  sacred  feet 

Joyful  would  we  appear; 
Within  thy  earthly  temple  meet 
To  see  thy  glory  here. 

2  We  come  to  worship  thee, 

For  thou  art  God  alone; 
In  humble  pray'r  to  bend  the  knee, 
Before  thy  holy  throne. 

3  Thy  Word  is  our  delight, 

Thy  truth  will  make  us  fiee; 
?Tis  from  thyself  a  heav'nly  light, 
It  leads  our  souls  to  thee. 


WORSHIP.  71 

4  Thy  goodness  we  behold, 

While  in  thy  presence,  Lord; 
Thy  wond'rous  truth  and  love  unfold 
The  treasures  of  thy  Word. 

5  In  all  our  meetings  here, 

Our  souls  are  blest  with  good; 
Thou  wilt  to  waiting  minds  be  near, 
And  give  thy  children  food. 

6  So  will  we  render  praise 

To  thee,  the  God  of  love; 
With  pleasure  walk  in  all  thy  ways, 
Till  we  shall  meet  above. 

No.  93.— s.  M. 

1  HOW  happy  when  we  meet 

To  hear  the  holy  Word; 
To  bow  at  Jesu's  blessed  feet, 
Who  is  our  only  Lord. 

2  Here  saints  with  rapture  join, 

To  serve  the  God  of 'heav'n, 
And  here  they  taste  the  living  wine, 
From  Jesus  freely  giv'n: 

3  In  love  and  wisdom  grow, 

In  holiness  abound; 
Cheerful  to  brighter  kingdoms  go, 
Where  richer  joys  arc  found. 

4  Jehovah  smites  the  rock, 

The  living  waters  rise; 
Refresh  the  humble,  thirsty  (lock, 
With  true  substantial  joys. 


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WORSHIP, 


5  The  bread  of  life  is  giv'n, 

The  saints  with  rapture  feed; 
Ten  thousand  blessings  flow  from  heav'n, 
And  here  we  're  blest  indeed. 
No.  94.— all  8s. 

1  THE  Lord  is  here,  let  us  adore, 

And  own  how  awful  is  this  place! 
Let  all  within  us  feel  his  pow'r, 

And,  silent,  bow  before  his  face! 
Who  know  his  pow'r,  his  grace  who  prove, 
Serve  him  in  fear,  with  rev'rence  love. 

2  Lo,  God  is  here!  him  day  and  night 

United  choirs  of  angels  sing: 
To  him,  enthron'd  above  all  height, 

Heav'n's  host  their  noblest  praises  bring: 
Disdain  not,  Lord,  our  meaner  song, 
Who  praise  thee  with  a  feebler  tongue. 

3  Being  of  beings,  may  our  praise 

Thy  courts  with  grateful  fragrance  fill; 
Still  may  we  stand  before  thy  face, 

Still  hear  and  do  thy  sovereign  will; 
To  thee  may  all  our  thoughts  arise, 
Ceaseless,  accepted  sacrifice! 

No.  95.— 8s.  &  6s. 
1  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord,  who  reigns  above, 

And  keeps  his  courts  below: 
Praise  him,  the  holy  God  of  love, 

And  all  his  goodness  show. 
Praise  him  for  all  his  noble  deeds, 

And  for  his  matchless  pow'r: 
Praise  him,  from  whom  all  good  proceeds, 

Let  earth  and  heav'n  adore. 


WORSHIP.  73 

2  With  joy  we  II  spread  to  all  abroad 

The  great  Emmanuel's  name: 
Let  ev'ry  heart  confess  him  God, 

Him  fc*  Lord  of  hosts"  proclaim. 
Praise  him  with  ev'ry  tuneful  string, 

And  all  your  heav'nly  art: 
With  all  the  pow'r  of  music,  bring 

The  music  of  the  heart. 

3  Praise  him  in  whom  we  move  and  live, 

Let  ev'ry  creature  sing; 
And  glory  to  their  Maker  give, 

And  homage  to  their  Kin":. 
"With  songs  we  '11  praise  his  name  beneath, 

Jesus,  be  thou  ador'd: 

0  praise  the  Lord  with  ev'ry  breath; 
Let  all  things  praise  the  Lord. 

JVb.  96.— c.  m. 

1  MY  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 

The  life  of  my  delights, 
The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  comfort  of  my  nights: 

£  In  darkest  shades  if  thou  appear, 
My  dawning  is  begun; 
Thou  art  my  soul's  bright  morning  star, 
And  thou  my  rising  sun. 

3  The  op'ning  heav'ns  around  me  shine 
With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
When  Jesus  shows  his  mercy  mine, 
And  whispers  I  am  his. 

H 


74  WORSHIP. 

4  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay 
At  that  transporting  word, 
Ascend  with  joy  the  shining  way, 
To  see  and  praise  the  Lord. 

No.  97.— l.  m. 

1  ALMIGHTY  Lord,  thou  just  and  true, 
What  songs  of  praise  to  thee  are  due! 
Our  happy  state  to  thee  we  owe, 

And  grateful  hymns  of  praise  shall  flow. 

2  As  we  advance  in  Wisdom's  ways, 
Thy  love  demands  new  songs  of  praise; 
Our  pleasures,  joys,  and  hopes  increase, 
And  all  within  is  settl'd  peace. 

3  Our  foes  with  weaker  pow'r  assail, 
With  strength  increasing  we  prevail; 
Above  temptation's  pow'r  we  rise, 
And  press  with  zeal  to  yonder  skies. 

4  Transporting  thought!  celestial  state! 
For  this  we  live,  for  this  we  wait; 
And  while  we  take  the  happy  road, 
Our  songs  of  praise  ascend  to  God. 

No.  98.— p.  m. 

1  LORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 

Hope  and  comfort  from  above; 
Let  us  each,  thy  peace  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2  For  ten  thousand  mercies  granted, 

For  thy  kingdom  brought  thus  nigh, 
For  the  promise  of  what 's  wanted, 
Let  our  praises  rise  on  high. 


WORSHIP.  75 

Thanks  receive,  and  adoration, 

For  the  gospel's  joyful  sound; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 

In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound. 

JVo.  99.— l.  M. 

BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 

Ye  nations  bow  with  sacred  joy; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone, 

He  doth  create,  and  not  destroy. 
His  sov'reign  pow'r,  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  form'd  us  men; 
And  when,  like  wand'ring  sheep,  we  stray'd, 

He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

We  ?11  crowd  his  gates  with  thankful  songs, 
High  as  the  heav'ns  our  voices  raise; 

And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  his  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

Wide  as  the  world  is  his  command, 

Vast  as  eternity  his  love; 
Firm  as  a  rock  his  truth  shall  stand, 

Tho'  rolling  years  should  cease  to  move. 

JVo.  100. — l.  m. 
1  WITH  one  consent  let  all  the  earth 
To  God  their  cheerful  voices  raise; 
Glad  homage  pay,  with  awful  mirth, 
And  sing  before  him  songs  of  praise. 
£  Convinced  that  he  is  God  alone, 

From  whom  both  we  and  all  proceed; 
We,  whom  he  chooses  for  his  own, 
The  ilock  that  he  vouchsafes  to  [eeil. 


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3  0  enter  then  his  temple  gate. 

Thence  to  his  courts  devoutly  press, 
And  still  your  grateful  hymns  repeat, 
And  s  ill  his  name  with  praises  bless. 

4  For  he  's  the  Lord,  supremely  good, 

His  mercy  is  for  ever  sure; 
His  truth,  which  always  firmly  stood, 
To  endless  ages  shall  endure. 

JVo.  101. — L.  M. 

1  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord!   'tis  good  to  raise 
Your  hearts  and  voices  in  his  praise; 
His  nature  and  his  works  invite, 

To  make  the  duty  our  delight. 

2  He  form'd  the  stars,  those  heav'nly  flames, 
He  counts  their  numbers,  calls  their  names; 
His  wisdom  's  vast,  and  knows  no  bound, 
A  deep,  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd! 

S  Sing  to  the  Lord,  exalt  him  high, 

Who  spreads  his  clouds  around  the  sky; 
There  he  prepares  the  fruitful  rain, 
Nor  lets  the  drops  descend  in  vain. 

4  He  makes  the  grass  the  hills  adorn. 
And  clothes  the  smiling  fields  with  corn; 
The  beasts  with  food  his  hands  supply, 
And  the  young  ravens,  when  they  cry. 

5  What  is  the  creatures'  skill  or  force, 
The  sprightly  man,  or  warlike  horse? 
The  piercing  wit,  the  active  limb, 
Are  all  too  mean  delights  for  him. 


WORSHIP.  7 

G  But  saints  are  lovely  in  his  sight, 
He  views  his  children  with  delight! 
He  sees  their  hope,  he  knows  their  fear, 
And  views  and  loves  his  image  there. 

No.  102. — c.  M. 

1  MY  Saviour,  my  Almighty  Friend, 

When  I  begin  thy  praise, 
Where  will  the  growing  numbers  end, 
The  numbers  of  thy  grace? 

2  Thou  art  my  everlasting  trust, 

Thy  goodness  I  adore: 
Send  down  thy  grace,  O  blessed  Lord, 
That  I  may  love  thee  more. 

3  My  feet  shall  travel  all  the  length 

Of  the  celestial  road: 
And  march  with  courage  in  thy  strength, 
To  see  the  Lord  my  God. 

4  Awake,  awake  my  tuneful  pow'rs, 

With  this  delightful  song, 
And  entertain  the  darkest  hours, 
Nor  think  the  season  long. 

JVo.  103.— c.  m. 

1  GIVE  to  the  Lord  a  new-made  song: 

The  strain  from  thee  must  flow; 
To  thee,  blest  Bride,  to  thee  belong 
New  praises  here  below. 

2  By  Egypt  can  his  love  be  sung, 
Shall  she  his  truths  declare? 

Alas!  she  knows  not  Canaan's  tongue, 
Nor  what  his  mercies  are.  H  2 


78  WORSHIP. 

5  No  stranger's  voice  his  deeds  can  tell. 
His  mighty  acts  proclaim, 
And  say  how  man  he  saves  from  hell; 
'Tis  thou  must  speak  his  fame. 

4  In  thee,  thy  God,  with  sevenfold  light, 

His  brightest  beams  displays; 
O  then,  to  what  an  heav'nly  height, 
Should  swell  thy  sounding  lays. 

5  But  how  will  man's  unhallow'd  ear 

Receive  thy  notes  of  praise? 
The  thunders  crash  he  seeks  to  hear, 
And  view  the  lightning's  blaze. 

6  Thy  God  another  glory  shows, 

Jerusalem,  to  thee, 
His  yielding  love  subdues  his  foes, 
And  deep  humility. 

7  He  to  the  lacerating  scourge 

His  suffering  body  gave, 
Saw  those  the  shameful  insult  urge, 
He,  dvin°\  strove  to  save. 

8  That  brow,  which  earth  could  not  adorn, 

Nor  heav'n's  resplendent  beams, 
Was  circled  with  the  piercing  thorn, 
And  stain'J  with  bleeding  streams. 

9  The  mocking  reed  to  him  was  giv'n, 

Whose  awful  sceptre  sways 
The  extended  realms  of  earth  and  heav'n, 
And  hell  itself  obeys. 


WORSHIP.  Pi 

10  All  hail,  O  King!  the  scoffing  crowd 

With  bending  knee  exclaim, 
Whilst  angels  sing  hosannas  loud, 
And  bless  his  holy  name. 

11  But  what  were  these  to  that  dread  hour, 

Gethsemane,  in  thee! 
No  tongue  can  tell  what  then  he  bore, 
No  human  eye  could  see. 

12  What  to  that  moment's  deeper  gloom, 

The  cross's  fearful  night, 
There  could  no  ray  of  comfort  come 
From  heav'n's  all -cheering;  lijjht. 

13  Now  Satan  triumph'd,  now  he  cried, 

Who  shall  my  power  oppose? 
But  when  the  son  of  Mary  died, 
The  Lord  of  life  arose. 

14  In  strength  arose,  and  down  to  hell 

A  mighty  Conqueror  came; 
Then  Satan,  then,  thy  empire  fell, 
Then  knew  his  wond'rous  name. 

No.  104.— c.  m. 

1  THROUGH  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 

In  trouble  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  Of  his  deliverance  I  will  boast 

Till  all,  who  are  distrest, 
From  my  example  comfort  take, 
And  charm  their  griefs  to  rest. 


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3  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwellings  of  the  just; 
Protection  he  affords  to  all 

Who  make  his  name  their  trust. 

4  Oh,  make  but  trial  of  his  love! — 

Experience  will  decide 
How  blest  are  they,  and  only  they, 
AY  ho  in  his  truth  confide. 

5  Fear  him,  ye  saints,  and  you  will  then 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear; 
Make  but  his  service  your  delight, — 
Your  wants  shall  be  his  care. 

6  While  hungry  lions  lack  their  prey, 

The  Lord  will  food  provide 
For  such  as  put  their  trust  in  him, 
And  see  their  needs  supply'd. 

JVo.  105.— s.  m. 

1  AND  will  th'  eternal  King 
x  So  mean  a  gift  reward! 

That  offering,  Lord,  with  joy  we  bring, 
Which  thine  own  hand  prepared. 

2  We  own  thy  various  claim, 

And  to  thine  altar  move, 
The  willing  victims  of  thy  grace, 
And  bound  with  cords  of  love. 

3  Descend,  celestial  fire! — 

The  sacrifice  inflame; 
So  shall  a  grateful  odour  rise 
Through  our  Redeemer's  name. 


WORSHIP.  1 

jVo.  106.— L.  M. 

1  JESUS,  where'er  thy  people  meet, 
There  they  behold  thy  mercy-seat; 
Where'er  they  seek  thee  thou  art  found, 
And  evYy  place  is  hallow ?d  ground. 

2  For  thou,  within  no  walls  confin'd, 
Inhabitest  the  humble  mind; 

Such  ever  bring  thee,  where  they  come, 
And  going,  take  thee  to  their  home. 

5  And  though,  O  Lord,  the  flock  be  few, 
Thy  former  mercies  here  renew; 
Here,  to  our  waiting  hearts  proclaim 
The  sweetness  of  thy  saving  name. 

4  Here  may  we  prove  the  pow'r  of  pray'r, 
To  strengthen  faith  and  sweeten  care: 
To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise, 

And  bring  all  heav'n  before  our  eyes. 

5  Behold,  at  thy  commanding  word, 
We  stretch  the  curtain  and  the  cord; 
Come  thou  and  iill  this  wider  space, 
And  bless  us  with  a  large  increase. 

6  Lord,  we  are  few,  but  thou  art  near; 
Nor  short  thine  arm,  nor  deaf  thine  ear, 
O  rend  the  heav'ns,  come  quickly  down, 
And  make  a  thousand  hearts  thine  ownl 

JVb.   107.— L.    M. 

1   ALL  Glorious  God,  what  hymns  of  praise 
Shall  our  transported  voices  raise! 
What  ardent  love  and  zeal  are  due, 
While  heav'n  stands  open  to  our  view. 


82  WORSHIP. 

2  Once  we  were  fall'n,  and  0  how  low! 
Just  on  the  brink  of  endless  wo; 
When  Jesus,  from  the  realms  above, 
Borne  on  the  wings  of  boundless  love, 

3  Scatter'd  the  shades  of  death  and  night, 
And  spread  around  his  heav'nly  light! 
By  him  what  wond'rous  grace  is  shown 
To  souls  impoverish'*!  and  undone! 

4  He  shows,  beyond  these  mortal  shores, 
A  bright  inheritance  as  ours; 

Where  saints  in  light  our  coming  wait, 
To  share  their  holy,  happy  state! 

t/Vb.  108. — c.  m. 

1  COME,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart, 

Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue: 

And  let  the  joys  of  heav'n  impart 

Their  influence  to  our  song. 

2  Sorrow,  and  pain,  and  ev'ry  care,- 

And  discord  there  shall  cease; 
And  perfect  joy,  and  love  sincere, 
Adorn  the  realms  of  peace. 

3  The  soul  from  sin  for  ever  free, 

Shall  mourn  its  pow'rno  more; 
But,  cloth'd  in  spotless  purity, 
Redeeming  love  adore. 

4  There  in  the  sun  (how  dazzling  bright!) 

Th'  exalted  Saviour  shines; 
And  beams  ineffable  delight 
On  all  the  heav'nly  minds. 


WORSHIP.  83 

5  There  shall  the  followers  of  the  Lamb 

Join  in  immortal  songs; 
And  endless  honours  to  his  name 
Employ  their  tuneful  tongues. 

6  Lord,  tune  our  hearts  to  praise  and  love, 

Our  feeble  notes  inspire; 
Till  in  thy  blissful  courts  above, 
We  join  th'  angelic  choir. 

No.  109.— s.  m. 

1  COME,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 

And  let  our  joys  be  known: 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 

Be  banislrd  from  this  place! 
Religion  never  was  design'd 
To  make  our  pleasures  less. 

3  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 

That  never  knew  our  God; 
But  those  who  know  our  heav'nty  king 
Will  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

The  God  that  rules  on  high 

And  thunders  when  he  please, 
That  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky 

And  manages  the  seas, 

This  awful  God  is  ours; 

Our  Father  and  our  love: 
He  shall  send  down  his  heav'nly  pow'rs 

To  carry  us  above. 


84  WORSHIP. 

6  There  shall  we  see  his  face, 

And  never,  never  sin! 
There,  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace, 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 

7  Yes,  and  before  we  rise 

To  that  immortal  state, 
The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliss 
Should  constant  joys  create. 

8  The  men  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  begun  below: 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground, 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

9  The  Hill  of  Sion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heav'nly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

10  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

And  ev'ry  tear  be  dry; 
We  're  marching  through  Immanuel's  ground 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

No.  110.— c.  m. 

1  YE  humble  souls,  approach  your  God 

With  songs  of  sacred  praise, 
For  he  is  good,  supremely  good, 
And  kind  are  all  his  ways. 

2  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care, 

In  him  we  live  and  move; 
But  nobler  benefits  declare 
The  wonders  of  his  love. 


WORSHIP.  85 

3  To  (his  dear  refuge,  Lord,  we  come, 

5Tis  here  our  hope  relies; 
A  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home, 
When  storms  of  trouble  rise. 

4  Thine  eye  beholds  with  kind  regard, 

The  souls  who  trust  in  thee; 
Their  humble  hope  thou  wilt  reward, 
With  bliss  divinely  free. 

5  Great  God,  to  thy  Almighty  love, 

What  honours  shall  we  raise? 
Not  all  th'  angelic  sonars  above 
Can  render  equal  praise. 

JVo.    111.— L.   M. 

1  DO  angels  bow  before  thy  throne, 

To  thee  their  ev'ry  offering  send! 

And  shall  not  man  thy  godhead  own 

And  low  before  thine  altar  bend? 

2  Do  all  the  first-born  sons  of  light, 

Their  highest  honour  pay  to  thee! 
Shall  man  withhold  his  humble  mite, 

Refuse  to  bend  the  suppliant  knee? 
Forbid  it  Lord! — our  breasts  inflame, 

With  holy  zeal,  with  pure  desire, 
To  sing  the  glories  of  thy  name, 

In  concert  with  the  heav'nly  choir! 
4  To  thee,  may  our  devotion  rise; 

For  thee,  each  pious  passion  glow: 
O  may  the  fervours  of  the  skies 

Kindle  in  all  our  souls  below. 

I 


86 


WORSHIP. 


5  Still,  in  the  Sacred  Bush,  may  we 

Behold  thy  rays  of  Godhead  shine; 
"  The  angel  of  Thy  Presence  see," 
In  ev'ry  page,  in  ex'rj  line! 

6  While  bands  of  shining  hosts  above, 

All  "Holy,  Holy,  Holy,"  cry; 

Jesus,  thou  God  of  truth  and  love, 

Amen,  Amen,  our  hearts  reply! 

No.  112.— c.  M. 

1  SHOULD  nature's  charms,  to  please  the  eye, 

In  sweet  assemblage  join; 
All  nature's  charms  would  droop  and  die, 
Jesus,  compar'd  with  thine. 

2  Vain  were  her  fairest  beams  display 'd, 

And  vain  her  blooming  store; 
Her  brightness  languishes  to  shade, 
Her  beauty  is  no  more. 

3  But  ah,  how  far  from  mortal  sight 

The  Lord  of  glory  dwells! 
A  veil  of  interposing  night 
His  radiant  face  conceals — 

4  O  could  my  longing  spirit  rise 

On  strong  immortal  wing, 
And  reach  thy  palace  in  the  skies, 
My  Saviour  and  my  King! 

5  There  thousands  worship  at  thy  feet, 

And  there  (divine  employ!) 
The  triumphs  of  thy  love  repeat, 
In  songs  of  endless  joy, 


WORSHIP.  87 

6  Thy  presence  beams  eternal  clay 
O'er  all  the  blissful  place;     ( 
Who  would  not  drop  this  load  of  clay, 
And  die  to  see  thy  face. 

No.  113. — s.  M. 

1  BEHOLD,  the  morning  sun 

Begins  his  glorious  way, 
His  beams  through  all  the  nations  run, 
And  life  and  light  convey. 

2  But  where  the  gospel  comes, 

It  spreads  diviner  light; 
It  calls  dead  sinners  from  their  tombs, 
And  gives  the  blind  their  sight. 

3  Plow  perfect  is  thy  word! 

And  all  thy  judgments  just! 
For  ever  sure  thy  promise,  Lord, 
And  we  securely  trust. 

4  My  gracious  God,  how  plain 

Are  thy  directions  giv'n! 
0  may  I  never  read  in  vain, 
But  find  the  path  to  heav'n! 

5  1  hear  thy  word  with  love; 

0  help  me  to  obey! 

Send  thy  good  spirit  from  above, 
To  guide  me,  lest  I  stray. 

6  Whilst  with  my  heart  and  tongue 

1  spread  thy  praise  abroad; 
Accept  the  worship  and  the  song, 

My  Saviour  and  my  God. 


88  WORSHIP. 

No.   114.— C.  M. 

1  BEHOLD  the  rising  dawn  appear, 

Which  calls  our  willing  feet 
To  tread  thy  courts,  O  God!  and  here 
Our  solemn  praise  repeat. 

2  Fair  Zion's  gates  are  our  delight; 

Within  her  walls  we  stand; 
And  all  her  happy  sons  unite 
in  friendship's  sacred  band. 

S  We  love  the  place  where  Zion's  Lord 
Is  pleas'd  to  show  his  face; 
Here  he  proclaims  his  holy  word, 
And  here  accepts  our  praise. 

4  Peace  be  within  this  hallow'd  place, 

And  joy  a  constant  guest; 
With  holy  gifts  and  heav'nly  grace, 
Be  her  attendants  blest. 

5  Our  souls  shall  pray  for  Zion  still, 

While  life  or  breath  remains; 
For  here  our  friends  and  brethren  dwell, 
And  here  our  Saviour  reigns. 

JVb.  115. — l.  m. 

1  GOD  is  our  Sun,  he  makes  our  day, 
God  is  our  Shield,  he  guards  our  way 
From  all  the  assaults  of  hell  and  sin, 
From  foes  without,  and  foes  within. 

2  All  needful  grace  will  God  bestow, 
And  crowns  that  grace  with  glory  too; 
He  gives  us  all  things,  and  withholds 
No  real  good  from  upright  souls. 


WORSHIP.  89 

S  Blest  are  the  men,  whose  stedfast  mind 
To  Zion's  gate  is  still  inclin'd; 
God  is  their  strength,  and  through  the  road 
They  lean  upon  their  helper,  God. 

4  Cheerful  they  walk  with  growing  strength, 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heav'n  at  length; 
Till  all  before  thy  face  appear, 
And  join  in  nobler  worship  there. 

JVo.  116.— P.  M. 

1   LORD  of  the  worlds  above, 
How  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwellings  of  thy  love, 
Thy  earthly  temples  are! 
To  thine  abode 
My  heart  aspires, 
With  warm  desires, 
To  see  my  God. 

2  To  spend  one  sacred  day 

Where  God  and  saints  abide, 
Affords  diviner  joy, 

Than  thousand  days  beside; 
Where  God  resorts, 
I  love  it  more 
To  keep  the  door, 
Than  shine  in  courts. 

3  O  happy  souls  that  pray 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear! 
O  happy  men  that  pay 

Their  constant  service  there! 

I  2 


90  WORSHIP. 

They  praise  thee  still, 
And  happy  they, 
Who  find  the  way, 

To  Zion's  hill. 

4  They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 
Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length, 
Till  each  in  heav'n  appears. 
O  glorious  seat! 

When  God  our  King 
Shall  thither  bring 
Our  willing  feet. 


JVfo.  117.— L.  M. 

O  COME,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing, 
Loud  thanks  to  our  Almighty  King; 

For  we  our  voices  high  should  raise, 
When  our  salvation's  Rock  we  praise! 

Into  his  presence  let  us  haste, 

To  thank  him  for  his  favours  past; 

To  him  address,  in  joyful  songs, 
The  praise  that  to  his  name  belongs. 

The  depths  of  earth  are  in  his  hand, 
Her  secret  wealth  at  his  command; 

The  strength  of  hills  that  threat  the  skies, 
Subjected  to  his  empire  lies. 

The  rolling  ocean's  vast  abyss 
By  the  same  sov 'reign  right  is  his; 

?Tis  mov'd  by  that  Almighty  hand, 

Which  form'd  and  fix'd  the  solid  land. 


AVOKSHir.  91 

5  O  let  us  to  his  courts  repair, 

And  bow  with  adoration  there! 
Down  on  our  knees  devoutly  all, 
Before  the  Lord  our  Maker  fall. 

No.  118.— c.  M. 

1  O  LORD,  how  worthy  of  our  love 

Is  that  delightful  place, 
Where  we  can  meet  to  pray  and  hear 
Thy  word  of  truth  and  grace! 

2  Our  longing  souls  faint  with  desire, 

To  tread  that  blest  abode; 
Our  panting  heart  and  flesh  cry  out 
For  thee,  the  living  God. 

3  There  the  great  Monarch  of  the  skies 

His  saving  pow'r  displays, 
And  light  breaks  in  upon  our  eyes, 
With  kind  and  quick'ning  rays. 

4  Thrice  happy  they,  whose  choice  has  thee 

Their  sure  protection  made; 
Who  love  to  tread  the  sacred  ways, 
Which  to  thy  temple  lead. 

5  Thus  they  proceed  by  various  steps, 

And  still  approach  more  near, 
'Till  all  on  Zion's  heav'nly  mount, 
Before  their  God  appear. 

JVfo.  1 1  9.— L.  M. 
1   SO  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
The  holy  gospel  we  profess: 
So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 


92  WORSHIP. 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honours  of  our  Saviour  God, 
When  the  salvation  reigns  within, 
And  grace  subdues  the  powV  of  sin. 

5  Our  flesh  and  sense  mustb'e  deny'd, 
Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pride; 
"Whilst  Justice,  Temp-ranee,  Truth  and  Love, 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up, 

Whilst  we  expect  that  blessed  hope, 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord, 
And  Faith  stands  leaning  on  his  word. 

JTo.  120.— c.  M. 

1  TH"  uplifted  eye  and  bended  knee 
Are  but  vain  homage,  Lord,  to  thee; 
In  vain  our  lips  thy  praise  prolong, 
The  heart  a  stranger  to  the  song. 

2  Can  rites,  and  forms,  and  flaming  zeal, 
The  breaches  of  thy  precept  heal? 
Can  fasts  and  penance  reconcile 

Th'  estranged  bosom  to  thy  smile? 

5  The  pure,  the  humble,  contrite  mind, 
Thankful,  and  to  thy  will  resigned, 
To  thee  a  nobler  offering  yields, 
Than  Sheba's  groves  or  Siicu^on's  fields; 

4  Than  floods  of  oil,  or  costly  wine, 
Rolling  by  thousands  to  thy  shrine; 
Or  than  if  to  thine  altar  led, 
A  first-born  son  the  victim  bled. 


AvoRSinr.  93 

5  "  Be  just  and  kind,  and  humble  too, 
In  all  you  say,  in  all  you  do; 
To  men,  your  charity  impart, 
And  love  your  God  with  all  your  heart." 

JVb.  121.— c.  m. 

1  WHEREWITH  shall  guilty  man  appear 

Before  Jehovah's  throne; 
Or  how  procure  thy  kind  regard, 
And  for  his  sins  atone? 

2  Shall  altars  flame,  and  victims  bleed, 

And  spicy  fumes  ascend? 
Will  these  our  earnest  wish  succeed, 
And  make  our  God  our  friend. 

3  Should  thousand  rams  in  flames  expire, 

Would  these  thy  favours  buy? 
Or  oil  that  should  for  holy  fire 
Ten  thousand  streams  supply? 

With  trembling  hands  and  bleeding  heart, 

Should  we  our  offspring  slay? 
Would  this  atone  fur  ill  desert, 

And  take  our  guilt  away? 

«  No,"  saith  the  Lord,  "  'Tis  fruitless  all, 

Such  costly  rites  are  vain; 
No  victims  from  the  field  or  stall 

My  favour  can  obtain. 

But  truth  to  men  and  justice  show, 

And  proofs  of  mercy  give; 
Then  humbly  walk  with  God  below, 

And  you  with  God  shall  live. 


94 


WORSHIP, 


7  Hands  that  are  clean,  and  hearts  sincere, 
I  never  will  despise; 
And  cheerful  duty  will  prefer 
To  costly  sacrifice." 

JVfo.  122. — L.  M. 

1  WHERE  two  or  three,  with  sweet  accord, 
Obedient  to  their  sovereign  Lord, 
Meet  to  recount  his  acts  of  grace, 
And  offer  solemn  pray'r  and  praise. 

2  "  There,"  saith  the  Saviour,  "  will  I  be, 
"Amid  that  little  company; 
"To  them  unveil  my  smiling  face, 
"And  shed  my  glories  round  the  place." 

S  We  meet  at  thy  command,  0  Lord, 
Relying  on  thy  faithful  word: 
Now  send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
To  manifest  thy  dying  love. 

JVb.  123. — c.  M. 

1  HOW  did  my  heart  rejoice,  to  hear 

My  friends  devoutly  say: 
"In  Zion  let  us  all  appear, 
And  keep  the  solemn  day." 

2  I  love  her  gates,  I  love  the  road: 

The  church,  adorrrd  with  grace, 
Stands  like  a  palace  built  for  God, 
To  show  his  milder  face, 

3  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place, 

And  joy  a  constant  guest! 
With  holy  gifts  and  heav'nly  grace 
Be  her  attendants  blest. 


WORSHIP.  95 

4  My  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still, 
While  life  or  breath  remains, 
There  my  best  friends  my  kindred  dwell; 
There  God,  my  Saviour,  reigns. 

JVfc.  124.— c.  m. 

1  HOW  shall  we  sinners  come  before 

Our  blessed  Saviour's  dazzling  throne; 
Or  how  acceptably  adore 

The  great  redeeming  God  we  own? 

2  Shall  fatlings  on  His  altar  burn, 

Or  oil  in  bounteous  rivers  flow 
"Will  God  be  pleas'd  with  such  return 
For  all  the  mighty  debt  we  owe? 

3  Or  shall  we  burst  the  tenderest  tie 

That  binds  the  throbbing  seat  of  sense, 
And  with  our  body's  offspring  buy 
A  pardon  for  our  soul's  offence? 

4  Ah!  i)o — a  humble,  contrite  heart, 

Is  all  the  off 'ring  God  requires; 
Our  only  sacrifice,  to  part 

With  evil  loves  and  false  desires. 

5  0  let  us,  then,  no  longer  stray 

Along  the  dangerous  paths  we  'vc  trod; 
For  he  has  plainly  shovv'd  the  way 
Which  will  conduct  us  back  to  God. 

6  'Tis  but  to  regulate  the  mind 

By  the  pure  precepts  of  His  word; 
To  act  with  truth  and  love  combined. 
And  humbly  imitate  the  Lord. 


96  WORSHIP. 

JVb.  125. — c.  m. 

1  YE  sons  of  men,  come,  seek  the  Lord, 

While  yet  He  may  be  found; 
He  '11  meet  you  in  his  holy  word, 
Where  love  and  truth  abound. 

2  Call  on  Him  while  He  yet  is  near 

To  hear  a  sinner's  call; 
A  humble  penitential  tear 
Will  never  vainly  fall. 

3  Let  man  forsake  the  sinner's  road 

Discard  each  vicious  thought, 
Return  to  Jesus,  as  his  God, 
And  be  by  Jesus  taught; 

4  Then  will  the  Lord  his  mercy  show; 

His  pardon  freely  give; 
Then  man  his  only  good  will  know, 
And  in  that  knowledge  live. 

JVb.  126.— c.  M. 

1  GOD  is  in  His  Holy  Temple, 

Sons  of  earth,  be  silent  now; 
Hither  let  the  saints  assemble, 

And  before  His  footstool  bow. 
Lo,  He's  present  with  us  ever, 

When  assembl'd  in  His  name; 
Aiding  every  good  endeavour, 

Guiding  ev'ry  humble  aim. 

2  God  is  in  His  Holy  Temple, 

'Tis  each  renovated  mind, 
Where  the  purer  thoughts  assemble, 
While  the  base  are  cast  behind. 


SABBATH.  97 

Ev'ry  earthly,  low  affection, 

Long  opposed,  is  silent  now; 
Every  passion,  in  subjection, 

Must  at  Wisdom's  altar  bow. 

God  is  in  His  Holy  Temple, 

'Tis  the  church  he  calls  His  own, 
'Tis  the  city  where  assemble 

All  who  worship  him  alone. 
New  Jerusalem  the  holy 

Is  the  city  of  our  God, 
There  our  Saviour  governs  solely, 

With  the  balance  and  the  rod. 

God  is  in  His  Holy  Temple, 

'Tis  the  Body  of  our  Lord; 
Infidels  may  doubt  and  tremble, 

We  have  learn'd  it  from  his  Word; 
From  that  Word  which  wrought  creation, 

From  that  Word  which  flesh  became, 
Which  alone  can  give  salvation — 

God  and  Jesus  are  the  same. 


JVo.  127.— p.  m. 
SABBATH. 

1  HAIL,  happy  day,  the  type  of  rest, 
When  all  the  faithful  shall  be  blest, 

And  cease  from  toil  and  pain; 
So  we  to-day  the  emblem  prove, 
Cease  from  all  work,  but  praise  and  love, 

And  heav'nly  peace  obtain. 


93  SABBATH. 

2  To-day  our  mighty  ConquYor  rose, 
In  triumph  o'er  his  num'rous  foes, 

And  death  a  captive  bound; 
So  we  from  ev'ry  evil  rise, 
Mount  up  in  thought  to  yonder  skies, 

And  walk  on  Zion's  ground. 

3  Be  gone,  then,  ev'ry  worldly  care; 
My  soul  to  study,  praise  and  pray'r 

'Fo-day  be  wholly  giv'n; 
I  '11  humbly  wait  at  Jesu's  feet,  - 
The  saints  in  solemn  worship  meet, 

And  learn  the  way  to  heav'n. 

4  Jesus  will  kindly  condescend 

To  teach  my  soul,  my  heart  amend, 

And  fill  me  with  his  love; 
That  ev'ry  sabbath  I  may  know 
A  rich  foretaste  of  heav'n  below, 

The  rest  of  saints  above. 

'   iVtf.   128.— L.  M. 

1  THINE  earthly  sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love; 
But  there  's  a  nobler  rest  above; 

To  that  thy  servants  all  aspire 
With  ardent  hope,  and  strong  desire. 

2  There  languor  shall  no  more  oppress; 
The  heart  shall  feel  no  more  distress; 
No  moans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs, 
Which  dwell  upon  immortal  tongues. 

3  No  anxious  cares  shall  there  annoy, 
No  conscious  guilt  disturb  the  joy; 
But  ev'ry  doubt  and  fear  shall  cease, 
And  perfect  love  give  perfect  peace. 


SABBATH.  99 

4  Soon  shall  the  glorious  day  begin, 

Which  ends  the  reign  of  death  and  sin, 
Lord,  give  us  then  those  joys  to  know, 
Which  from  celestial  worship  flow. 

JV0.  129.— s.  m. 

1  WELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 

That  saw  the  Lord  arise; 
"Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes. 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near 

To  feast  his  saints  to-day; 
Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love  and  pnuse  and  pray. 

S  One  day  amidst  the  place 
AVhere  Jesus  is  within, 
Is  betterthan  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasure  and  of  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 
In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
Till  it  is  call'd  to  soar  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

JVO.  ISO.—  L.   M. 

1  ANOTHER  six  days*  work  is  done! 
Another  Sabbath  is  be^un! 
"Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thv  rest, 
Improve  the  day  that  God  has  bless'd. 

2  Come,  praise  the  Lord,  whose  love  assigns 
So  sweet  a  rest  to  weary  minds; 
Provides  an  antepast  of  heav'n, 

And  gives  this  day  the  food  of  sev'n. 


100   REPENTANCE  AND  REFORMATION. 

S  O  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies! 
And  draw  from  heav'n  that  sweet  repose 
Which  none  but  he  who  feels  it  knows. 

4  This  heav'nly  calm,  within  the  breast, 
Is  the  dear  pledge  of  glorious  rest, 
Which  for  the  church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

5  With  joy,  great  God,  thy  works  we  view, 
In  various  scenes,  both  old  and  new; 
With  praise  we  think  on  mercies  past, 
With  hope  we  future  pleasures  taste. 

6  In  holy  duties  let  the  day, 
In  holy  pleasures  pass  away; 

The  Sabbath  thus  we  love  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  one  which  ne'er  shall  end. 

iATo.  131.— p.  m. 

REPENTANCE  &  REFORMATION. 

1  JESUS,  God  of  all  creation, 

Pure,  unbounded  love  thou  art, 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation, 

Enter  ev'ry  waiting  heart: 
Breathe,  O  breathe  thy  holy  spirit 

Into  ev'ry  troubl'd  breast; 
Let  us  all  thy  grace  inherit, 

Let  us  find  the  promis'd  rest. 

2  Come,  Almighty,  to  deliver! 

May  we  all  thy  peace  receive; 
Quickly  come,  and  then,  0  never, 
Never  more  thy  temples  leave. 


REPENTANCE  AND  REFORMATIO!*.       101 

Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing, 

Serve  thee  as  thy  hosts  above. 
And,  thy  mercy  each  possessing, 

Glory  in  thy  perfect  love. 
3  Finish  then  thy  new  creation, 

Pure  and  spotless  let  us  be; 
May  we  feel  thy  great  salvation, 

Come  with  healing  pow'r  from  thee; 
Lord,  we  would  on  earth  adore  thee, 

Till  in  heav'n  we  take  our  place, 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise! 

JVo.  132. — c.  m. 

1  HOW  oft.  alas!  this  wretched  heart 

Has  wander'd  from  the  Lord! 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 
Forgetful  of  his  word! 

2  Yet  sovereign  mercy  calls,  u  Return!" 

Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come? 
My  vile  ingratitude  1  mourn; 
O  take  the  wand'rer  home. 

3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou  yet  forgive, 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove? 
And  shall  a  pardon'd  rebel  live 
To  speak  thy  wond?rous  love? 

4  Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  powV, 

How  glorious,  how  divine! 
That  can  to  life  and  bliss  restore 
So  vile  a  heart  as  mine. 

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102   REPENTANCE  AND  REFORMATION. 

5  Thy  cleansing  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 
Bless'd  Saviour,  I  adore; 

0  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

JVo.  133. — l.  m. 

1  O  THAT  my  load  of  sin  were  gone! 

O  that  I  could  at  last  submit, 
At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down! 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet! 

2  Rest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find: 

Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  thou  art, 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

3  Break  off  the  yoke  of  inbred  sin, 

And  fully  set  my  spirit  free; 

1  cannot  rest,  till  pure  within, 
Till  I  am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

4  I  would,  but  thou  must  give  the  pow'r, 

My  heart  from  ev'ry  sin  release; 
Bring  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour, 
And  fill  me  with  thy  perfect  peace. 

5  Come,  Lord,  the  drooping  sinner  cheer. 

Nor  let  thy  chariot-wheels  delay: 
Appear  in  my  poor  heart,  appear; 
My  God,  my  Saviour  come  away! 

JVo.  134. — c.  m. 

1   HOW  helpless  guilty  nature  lies, 
Unconscious  of  its  load! 
The  heart  unchang'd  can  never  rise 
To  happiness  and  God. 


REPENTANCE  AND  REFORMATION.   103 

2  The  will  perverse,  the  passions  blind, 

In  paths  of  ruin  stray: 
Reason  debas'd  can  never  find 
The  safe,  the  narrow  way. 

3  Can  aught  beneath  a  pow'r  divine 

The  stubborn  will  subdue? 
'Tis  thine,  Almighty  Saviour,  thine 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 

4  'Tis  thine  the  passions  to  recall, 

And  upwards  bid  them  rise; 
And  make  the  scales  of  error  fall 
From  Reason's  darken'd  eyes. 

5  To  chase  the  shades  of  death  away, 

And  bid  the  sinner  live; 

A  beam  of  heav'n,  a  vital  ray 

'Tis  thine  alone  to  give. 

6  O  change  these  wretched  hearts  of  ours, 

And  give  them  life  divine! 
Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  pow'rs, 
Almighty  Lord,  be  thine. 

JV*o.  135. — c.  m. 

HOW  bless'd  are  they  who  always  keep 

The  pure  and  perfect  way; 
Who  never  from  the  sacred  paths 

Of  God's  commandments  stray! 

Such  men  their  utmost  caution  use 

To  shun  each  wicked  deed; 
But  in  the  path  which  he  directs 

With  constant  care  proceed. 


104   REPENTANCE  AND  REFORMATION. 

S  Thou  strictly  hast  enjoin'd  us,  Lord, 
To  learn  thy  sacred  will; 
And  all  our  diligence  employ, 
Thy  statutes  to  fulfil. 

4  0  then  that  thy  most  holy  will 

Might  o'er  our  ways  preside; 
And  we  the  course  of  all  our  life, 
By  thy  directions  guide! 

5  Then  with  assurance  should  we  walk 

From  all  confusion  free, 
Convinc'd  with  joy,  that  all  our  ways 
With  thy  commands  agree. 

No.  136.— c.  m. 

1  THOU  art  rny  portion,  O  my  God! 

Soon  as  I  know  thy  way, 
My  heart  prepares  to  obey  thy  word, 
And  suffers  no  delay. 

2  I  choose  the  path  of  heav'nly  truth, 

And  glory  in  my  choice; 

Not  all  the  riches  of  the  earth 

Can  make  me  so  rejoice. 

3  The  testimonies  of  thy  grace 

I  set  before  my  eyes; 
Thence  I  derive  my  daily  strength, 
And  there  my  comfort  lies. 

4  If  e'er  I  wander  from  thy  path, 

I  think  upon  my  ways. 
Then  turn  my  feet  to  thy  commands, 
And  trust  thy  pard'ning  grace. 


REGENERATION.  105 

If  thou  incline  this  wand'ring  heart, 

Thy  precepts  to  fulfil; 
Then,  till  my  mortal  life  shall  end, 

I  shall  perform  thy  will. 

«7Vfo.  137. — c.  m. 
REGENERATION. 

1  0  FOR  a  heart  that's  pure  and  clean, 

A  mind  and  will  renew'd! 
In  life  no  base  transgression  seen, 
But  evils  all  subdu'd! 

2  Nor  will  I  dream,  the  heart  and  life 

Are  in  a  moment  clean; 
For  long  and  painful  is  the  strife, 
That  must  be  felt  within. 

3  Nobly  the  strife  I  will  maintain, 

And  evYy  sin  oppose, 
Till  self  and  all  its  loves  are  slain, 
And  conquer'd  all  my  foes. 

4  But  Lord,Uhe  arduous  work  }s  thine, 

'Tis  thou  canst  make  me  pure; 
My  soul  to  thee  I  will  resign, — 
In  thee  I  am  secure. 

JVb.  138.— c.  m. 

THE  state  of  conflict  now  is  past, 

The  long  temptations  cease, 
Darkness  and  storms  no  longer  last, 

The  soul  is  blest  with  peace. 


1 06  KEGENERATION. 

2  Jehovah's  kind,  all  -powYful  hand 
Doth  every  cloud  remove; 
He  guides  us  to  a  better  land, 
A  land  of  rest  and  love. 

S  Now  waters  from  their  fountains  flow, 
In  soft  and  gentle  rills, 
Refresh  our  minds  where'er  we  go, 
O'er  valleys,  plains,  or  hills. 

4  If  walking  thro'  the  humble  vale, 

Or  on  the  mount  we  rise; 

The  living  waters  cannot  fail, 

The  fountain  never  dries. 

5  The  wheat  and  barley,  oil  and  wine, 

Upon  our  board  are  spread: 
Ten  thousand  blessings  now  combine, 
And  kindly  we  are  fed. 

6  0  blessed  state!  0  joyful  day 

Of  plenty,  peace,  and  rest! 
Cheerful  we  'II  tread  the  desert  way, 
To  be  so  richly  blest. 

7  Jesus  will  be  our  Saviour  God, 

When  desolations  come; 
And  thro'  temptation's  gloomy  road 
Guide  us  in  safety  home. 

JVb.  139.— cm. 
1  NOT  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth, 
Nor  rights  that  Moses  gave, 
Nor  will  of  men,  nor  blood,  nor  birth, 
The  guilty  race  can  save. 


KLGENKKAT10N,  107 

2  (iod's  spirit,  like  a  heavenly  wind, 

Blows  on  the  sons  of  ilesh; 
Changes  the  heart,  renews  the  mind, 
And  forms  the  man  afresh. 

3  Our  quicken'd  souls  awake  and  rise, 

From  the  long  sleep  of  death; 
To  heav'nly  things  we  turn  our  eyes, 
And  praise  employs  our  breath. 

4  The  sins  and  follies  of  our  mind 

Are  crucified  and  dead; 
By  holy  love  our  souls  are  join'd 
To  Christ  our  living  head. 

vy0.  140.— l.  m. 

1  PRAISE  to  the  Lord  of  boundless  might, 
With  uncreated  glories  bright; 

His  presence  tills  the  world  above, 
TV   eternal  source  of  light  and  love. 

2  This  rising  earth  his  eye  beheld, 
When  in  the  deepest  darkness  veiPd; 
The  shapeless  chaos,  nature's  womb, 
Lay  buried  in  eternal  gloom. 

3  "  Let  there  be  light,"  Jehovah  said, 
And  light  o'er  all  its  face  was  spread: 
The  world  array W  in  charms  unknown, 
With  all  its  new-born  lustre  shone. 

4  He  sees  the  mind  obscurd  within 
The  shades  of  ignorance  and  sin; 
And  darts  from  heav'n  a  vital  ray, 
That  changes  darkness  into  day. 


108  REGENERATION. 

5  My  soul,  reviv'd  by  heav'n-born  day, 
Thy  radiant  image  shall  display, 
Whilst  all  my  faculties  unite 
To  praise  the  Lord  who  gives  me  light, 


JVfo.  141.— P.  M. 

AMAZING  beauteous  change! 

A  world  created  new! 
My  thoughts  with  transport  range 
The  lovely  scene  to  view; 
In  all  I  trace, 
Saviour  divine, 
The  work  is  thine, 
Be  thine  the  praise. 

See  crystal  fountains  play 

Amidst  the  burning  sands: 
The  river's  winding  way 

Shines  through  the  thirsty  lands; 
New  grass  is  seen, 
And  o'er  the  meads 
Its  carpet  spreads 
Of  living  green. 

Where  pointed  brambles  grew, 
Entwin'd  with  horrid  thorn, 
Gay  flow'rs,  for  ever  new, 
The  painted  fields  adorn; 
The  blushing  rose. 
And  lily  there. 
In  union  fair, 
Their  sweets  disclose. 


REGENERATION.  1 09 

4  Where  the  bleak  mountain  stood, 

All  bare  and  disarray M, 

See  the  wide-branching  wood 
Diffuse  its  grateful  shade; v 
Tall  cedars  nod, 
And  oaks  and  pines, 
And  elms  and  vines, 
Confess  the  God. 

5  The  tyrants  of  the  plain 

Their  savage  chase  give  o'er; 
No  more  they  rend  the  slain, 
And  thirst  for  blood  no  more; 
But  infant  hands, 
Fierce  tigers  stroke, 
And  lions  yoke 
In  flow'ry  bands. 

6  0  when,  Almighty  Lord, 

Shall  these  glad  scenes  arise, 
To  verify  thy  word, 

And  bless  our  wond'ring  eyes? 
That  earth  may  raise, 
With  all  its  tongues, 
United  songs    , 
Of  ardent  praise. 

JVb.  142.— L.  M. 

1  THERE  is  a  world — the  world  of  mind, 
By  neither  time  nor  space  confin'd; 
And  when  we  cease  in  flesh  to  dwell, 
That  world  will  be  our  heaven  or  hell. 

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110  REGENERATION. 

2  By  fallen  nature,  'tis,  alas! 

A  rude,  chaotic,  shapeless  mass; 
Devoid  of  goodness,  truth,  or  light, 
And  veil'd  in  blackest  shades  of  night. 

3  But  He  who  gave  creation  birth, 
Can  re-create  this  mental  earth; 
For  this  His  spirit,  like  a  dove, 
Broods  o'er  our  secret  thoughts  in  love. 

4  If  we  consent  to  be  renew'd, 
And  wish  our  evil  lusts  subdued; 

«  Let  there  be  light,"  He  says,  and  straight 
We  see  our  low  disorder'd  state. 

5  Then  do  we  seek  to  know  the  Lord, 
Receive  instruction  from  his  word, 
While  He  divides  the  day  from  night, 
And  we  proceed  from  shade  to  light. 

6  Lord,  let  thy  spirit,  like  a  dove, 
Brood  over  all  our  souls  in  love, 
Then  give  us  light  our  state  to  see, 
And  we  will  give  the  praise  to  thee. 

JVo.  143. — s.  m. 

1  OUR  God  can  re-create, 

And  form  the  soul  anew; 
And  all  who  will  co-operate, 
Shall  find  his  promise  true. 

2  When  we  permit  His  light 

Our  evils  to  reprove, 
And  then  those  evils  boldly  fight, 
He  will  the  whole  remove. 


REGENERATION.  Ill 

3  Though  hard  the  contest  prove, 

And  doubtful  seem  the  fray, 

He  hovers  o'er  us  with  his  love, 

Till  we  have  gain'd  the  day. 

4  The  Lord  will  then  create 

A  firmament  sublime, 
Celestial  thoughts  to  separate 
From  those  of  sense  and  time, 

5  We  then  no  more  believe 

The  work  to  be  our  own; 
But  all  of  good  that  we  receive 
Ascribe  to  God  alone. 

6  Thus  will  a  second  birth, 

Form  heaven  in  the  soul, 
And  man,  a  new  created  earth, 
In  order's  orbit  roll. 

JVb.  144.— s.  M. 

1  O  WHAT  a  beauteous  scene 

The  third  bright  morning  shows! 
The  earth  array "d  in  smiling  green, 
The  parted  waves  disclose. 

2  The  tender  plant  shall  springs 

To  grace  the  verdant  field, 
And  every  herb  its  seed  shall  bring, 
Each  tree  its  fruitage  yield. 

3  Thus  works  of  pious  zeal 

From  true  repentance  flow, 
And  the  new  man  exults  to  feel, 
A  heaven  begun  below. 


112  TEMPTATION. 

4  0  may  the  dawning  light 
We  now  begin  to  see, 
Dispel  the  shades  of  error's  night, 
And  lead  us,  Lord,  to  thee. 

•TVo.  145. — c.  M. 
TEMPTATION. 

1  THE  cross  of  Jesus  purifies, 

From  self  and  sin  sets  free; 
His  cross  doth  make  us  truly  wise, 
And  brings  humility. 

2  Reproaches,  persecution,  shame — 

These  must  the  christian  bear; 
But  when  sustain'd  for  Jesu's  name, 
How  light  the  burdens  are! 

S  Must  we  endure  some  earthly  loss, 

Some  keen  distresses  prove? 

If  these  are  part  of  Jesu's  cross, 

We  '11  bear  them  all  in  love. 

4  Must  sharp  temptations  too  beset, 

And  inward  conflicts  seize? 

The  faithful  soul  will  not  forget, 

That  these  shall  end  in  ease. 

5  When  evil  's  dead,  our  spirits  rest, 

Comfort  and  peace  are  giv'n; 

In  Jesu's  love  supremely  blest, 

We  taste  the  joys  of  heav'n. 

JVb.  146.— s.  M. 
1  I  SEE  a  host  of  foes 

Around  me  daily  stand, 
And  all  my  holy  way  oppose 
To  Canaan's  happy  land* 


TEMPTATION.  1 1  3 

2  But  shall  I  yield  to  fear? 

Is  all  my  courage  gone? 
Is  not  my  kind  Protector  near, 
To  lead  me  safely  on? 
S  My  God  makes  known  his  aid, 
In  ev'ry  new  distress; 
I  '11  urge  my  way,  nor  be  afraid, 
He  will  be  nigh  to  bless. 

4  No  more  I  '11  dare  to  stray 

From  his  protecting  hand; 

But  trust  in  him,  and  keep  my  way, 

Till  brought  to  Zion's  land. 

JVo.  147. — c  m. 

1  FULL  forty  years  was  Israel  led 
Thro'  deserts  waste  and  wide; 
They  hunger'd  oft  for  daily  bread, 
Their  souls  were  deeply  tried. 

£  So  we  our  wilderness  must  go, 
Our  forty  years  sustain; 
Pass  thro'  the  dreary  paths  of  wo, 
And  walk  the  thorny  plain. 

5  "What  doth  this  lonely  desert  mean? 

These  forty  years  imply? 
Temptations,  sorrows,  trials  keen, 
And  desolation  nigh. 

4  Conflicts  internal,  sharp,  severe, 
And  hell  against  us  join'd; 
No  rays  of  heav'nly  light  appear, 
To  raise  the  sinking  mind. 

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114  TEMPTATION. 

5  The  hungry  soul  can  find  no  bread, 

His  thirst  no  spring  supplies; 
But  ev'ry  step  he  seems  to  tread, 
His  sorrows  swell  and  rise. 

6  Now,  tempted  soul,  look  up  on  high: 

Trust  in  thy  gracious  God; 
Tho'  dark  thy  state,  thou  shalt  not  die, 
For  Jesus  guides  the  rod, 

No.  148.— all  7s. 

1  JESU,  Saviour  of  my  soul, 

Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  angry  billows  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high; 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 

O  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

£  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee; 
Leave,  ah!  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me. 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is   laid, 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

3  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  all  I  want, 
More  than  all  in  thee  I  find: 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 
Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 


TEMPTATION.  1  15 

Just  and  holy  is  thy  name, 
I  am  all  unrighteousness; 

False,  and  full  of  sin  1  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

4  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  cancel  all  idy  sin: 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound, 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within. 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee; 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 

No.  149.— c.  M. 

1  NOW  God  reveals  his  glorious  name, 

And  brings  his  truth  to  light; 
And  love  divine,  with  ardent  flame, 
Dispels  the  shades  of  night. 

2  With  balmy  win^  sweet  peace  descends. 

And  dwells  with  man  again; 
Now  sacred  truth  her  path  attends, 
And  love  and  goodness  reign. 

3  My  soul,  pursue  the  path  of  peace, 

Religion's  joys  attend; 
For  these  for  ever  will  increase, 
They  never,  never  end. 

4  These  only  can  the  bliss  bestow; 

Immortal  souls  should  prove; 
From  one  bless'd  source  all  pleasures  flow, 
That  blessed  source  is  love. 


116  TEMPTATION. 

5  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings, 
When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease; 
?Tis  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  strings. 
In  the  sweet  realms  of  bliss. 

JVo.  1 50.— c.  M. 

1  ALAS!  what  hourly  dangers  rise! 

What  snares  beset  my  way! 

To  heav'n,  O  let  me  lift  my  eyes, 

And  hourly  watch  and  pray. 

2  How  oft  my  mournful  thoughts  complain, 

And  melt  in  flowing  tears! 
My  weak  resistance,  ah,  how  vain! 
How  strong  my  foes  and  fears! 

S  O  gracious  God,  in  whom  1  live, 
My  feeble  efforts  aid; 
Help  me  to  watch,  and  pray,  and  strive, 
Though  trembling  and  afraid. 

4  Increase  my  faith,  increase  my  hope, 

When  foes  and  fears  prevail; 
And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up, 
Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 

5  Whene'er  temptations  fright  my  heart, 

Or  lure  my  feet  aside, 
My  God,  thy  powerful  aid  impart, 
My  guardian  and  my  guide. 

6  O  keep  me  in  thy  heavenly  way, 

And  bid  the  tempter  flee; 

And  let  me  never,  never  stray, 

From  happiness  and  thee. 


ItESIGNATlON.  117 

JVO.  151.— L.  M. 

1  AWAKE,  my  soul,  lift  up  thine  eyes, 
See  how  thy  iocs  against  thee  rise, 

In  long  array,  a  numerous  host; 
Awake  my  soul,  or  thou  art  lost! 

2  See  how  rebellious  passions  rage, 
And  fierce  desires  and  lusts  engage; 
See  pleasures  silken  banners  spread, 
And  willing  souls  are  captive  led! 

S  [  tread  upon  enchanted  ground, 
Perils  ami  snares  beset  me  round; 
O  let  me  then  guard  ev'ry  part; 
But  most,  the  traitor  in  my  heart! 

4  O  teach  thy  servant  how  to  wield, 
Blest  Saviour,  thy  immortal  shield; 
Put  on  thy  armour  from  above, 

Of  heav'nly  truth  and  heav'nly  love. 

5  The  terror  and  the  charm  repel, 

The  smiles  of  earth,  the  frowns  of  hell: 
The  tempter  once  thou  didst  subdue; 
O  make  me  more  than  conqu'ror  too! 

No.  152.— i.  m. 
RESIGNATION. 

1  I  WOULD  resolve  with  all  my  heart, 

With  all  my  pow'rs  to  serve  the  Lord; 
Nor  from  his  precepts  e'er  depart, 
Whose  service  is  a  rich  reward. 

2  O  be  his  service  all  my  joy! 

Around  let  my  example  shine; 

Till  others  love  the  bless'd  employ, 

And  join  in  labours  so  divine. 


118  RESIGNATION. 

3  Be  this  the  purpose  of  my  soul, 

My  solemn,  my  determined  choice, 
To  yield  to  his  supreme  control, 
And  in  his  kind  commands  rejoice. 

4  O  may  I  never  faint  nor  tire, 

Nor  wander  from  thy  sacred  ways! 
Great  God,  accept  my  soul's  desire, 

And  give  me  strength  to  live  thy  praise- 

JVb.  153. — c.  M. 

1  LIFE  has  a  soft  and  silver  thread, 

Nor  is  it  drawn  too  long; 
Yet,  when  my  vaster  hopes  persuade, 
I  'm  willing  to  be  gone. 

2  Fast  as  you  please  roll  down  the  hill, 

And  haste  away  my  years; 
Or  I  can  wait  my  Father's  will, 
And  dwell  beneath  the  spheres. 

3  Rise  glorious  every  future  sun, 

Gild  all  my  following  days; 
But  make  the  last  dear  moment  known, 
By  well  distinguished  rays. 

JVb.  154. — c.  M. 

1  0  HAPPY  man,  thy  Maker's  care, 
With  ev'ry  mercy  blest! 
Peace,  solid  peace,  thy  portion  here, 
Hereafter  endless  rest! 

£  Assur'd  of  Jesu's  pow'rful  love, 
Composure  all  thy  soul, 
Thy  heart,  affections,  mind  above> 
How  sweet  thy  minutes  roll. 


HEAVEN.  119 

3  No  storms  or  tempests  rage  within, 

The  tire  of  hell  subdu'd; 
Conquer'd  by  truth  thy  ev'ry  sin, 
And  all  the  man  renew'd. 

4  Look  up,  beloved  soul,  and  see 

What  nameless  glories  rise, 
The  vast  reward  prepar'd  for  thee, 
In  yonder  peaceful  skies! 

JVo.  155. — c.  xi. 
HEAVEN. 

1  THERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

Where  saints  immortal  reign; 
Eternal  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-with'ring  flow'rs: 

Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 

This  heav'nly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood 

Stand  drest  in  living  green; 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 
While  Jordan  roll'd  between. 

4  But  tim'rous  mortals  start  and  shrink, 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea; 
And  linger,  shiv'ring  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er; 
Not  Jordan's  streams,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 


120  HEAVEN. 

JVo.  1  56.— L.  M. 

1  PILGRIMS  to  Zion's  city  bound, 
Now  passing  thro'  ihe  desert  ground, 
Urge  on  with  joy  your  rugged  way, 
And  press  to  everlasting  day. 

2  See  yonder  holy  kingdom  rise, 
The  golden  portals  meet  your  eyes: 
Angels  look  down,  and  bid  you  come 
To  your  delightful,  peaceful  home. 

3  No  longer  wrapp'd  in  ten-fold  night 
The  heav'nly  state,  those  worlds  of  light, 
Its  glories  now  are  brought  to  view, 
Beyond  what  all  our  fathers  knew. 

4  Now  ev'ry  humble  mind  may  rise 
With  growing  ardour  to  the  skies; 
The  happy  land  with  transport  view, 
And  know  its  boundless  glories  too. 

JVo.  157. — c.  m. 

1  ABOVE  these  narrow  scenes  of  night, 

Unbounded  glories  rise, 
And  realms  of  infinite  delight, 
Unknown  to  mortal  eyes. 

2  Thro'  all  those  wide-extended  plains 

Shines  one  eternal  day; 
Jesus  our  Lord  for  ever  reigns, 
And  blessings  crown  his  sway. 

3  No  stormy  cloud  those  regions  know, 

For  ever  bright  and  fair; 
And  sin,  that  source  of  mortal  wo, 
Can  never  enter  there. 


HEAVEN.  121 

4  0  may  this  hcav'nly  prospect  fire 
Our  hearts  with  ardent  love; 
May  lively  faith  and  strong  desire 
Bear  ev'ry  wish  above. 

JVb.  158. — p.  m. 

1  ON  wings  of  faith,  ye  christian  souls,  arise, 
Behold  your  place  prepared  in  yonder  skies; 
No  toil,  no  grief,  nor  sad  afflicting  pain, 

In  that  blest  world  can  e'er  admission  gain: 
For  there  the  Lord  of  life,  all  bright  and  glorious, 
O'er  sin  and  death  for  ever  reigns  victorious. 

2  Before  the  throne  a  crystal  river  glides, 
Immortal  green  adorns  its  cheerful  sides: 
Hard  by,  the  tree  of  life  majestic  bears 

Its  monthly  fruits,  and  healing  verdure  wears. 
Lo!  there  the  Lamb  is  seen,  on  Zion's  mountains, 
His  countless  flock  to  feed  near  living  fountains. 

3  No  scorching  sun  his  needless  beams  displays, 
No  sickly  moon  emits  her  feeble  rays: 

The  Man  Divine  celestial  glory  sheds, 
Jehovah-Jesus  blissful  radiance  spreads: 
'Tis  He,  whose  face  dispels  all  care  and  sadness, 
And  fills  both  heav'n  and  earth  with  joy  and 
gladness. 

JVo.  1 59.— c.  iff. 

1  HOW  long  shall  earth's  alluring  toys 
Detain  our  heart  and  eyes, 
Regardless  of  immortal  joys, 
And  strangers  to  the  skies? 

M 


122  HEAVEN. 

2  These  transient  scenes  will  soon  decay, 

They  fade  upon  the  sight; 
And  quickly  will  their  brightest  day 
Be  lost  in  endless  night. 

3  Their  brightest  day,  alas,  how  vain! 

With  conscious  sighs  we  own; 
While  clouds  of  sorrow,  care,  and  pain, 
O'ershade  the  smiling  noon. 

4  O  could  our  thoughts  and  wishes  fly 

Above  these  gloomy  shades, 
To  those  bright  worlds  beyond  the  sky, 
Which  sorrow  ne'er  invades! 

5  There  joys,  unseen  by  mortal  eyes 

Or  reason's  feeble  ray, 
In  ever  blooming  prospects  rise, 
Unconscious  of  decay. 

6  Lord,  send  a  beam  of  light  divine, 

To  guide  our  upward  aim! 
With  one  reviving  touch  of  thine 
Our  languid  hearts  inflame. 

7  Then  shall,  on  Faith's  sublimest  wing, 

Our  ardent  wishes  rise, 
Tothosebrightscenes,  where  pleasures  spring, 
Immortal  in  the  skies. 


JVb.  160.— i.  m. 

1  AS  when  the  weary  traveller  gains 
The  height  of  some  o'erlooking  hill, 
His  heart  revives  if  'cross  the  plains 
He  views  his  home,  though  distant  still. 


HEAVEN.  123 

2  While  he  surveys  the  much-lov'd  spot, 

He  slights  the  space  that  lies  between; 
His  past  fatigues  are  now  forgot, 
Because  his  journey's  end  is  seen. 

3  Thus  when  the  Christian  pilgrim  views, 

By  faith,  his  mansion  in  the  skies, 
The  sight  his  fainting  strength  renews, 
And  wings  his  speed  to  reach  the  prize. 

4  The  thought  of  home  his  spirit  cheers; 

No  more  he  grieves  for  troubles  past, 
Nor  any  future  trial  fears, 

Assur'd  he  '11  safe  arrive  at  last. 

5  'Tis  there,  he  says,  I  am  to  dwell, 

With  Jesus  in  the  realms  of  day; 
Then  I  shall  bid  my  cares  farewell, 
And  he  shall  wipe  my  tears  away. 

6  Jesus,  on  thee  our  hope  depends, 

To  lead  us  on  to  thine  abode; 
Assur'd  that  heav'n  will  make  amends 
For  all  our  toil  while  on  the  road. 

JVb.  161. — s.  if. 

1  FAR  from  these  scenes  of  night, 

Unbounded  glories  rise, 
And  realms  of  infinite  delight, 
Unknown  to  mortal  eyes. 

2  Fair  land!  could  mortal  eyes 

But  half  its  charms  explore, 
How  would  our  spirits  long  to  rise> 
And  dwell  on  earth  no  more! 


3  There  sickness  never  comes; 

There  grief  no  more  complains; 
Health  triumphs  in  immortal  bloom, 
And  purest  pleasure  reigns. 

4  No  strife,  nor  envy  there 

The  sons  of  peace  molest; 
But  harmony  and  love  sincere 
Fill  ev'ry  happy  breast. 

5  No  cloud  those  regions  know, 

For  ever  bright  and  fair; 
For  sin,  the  source  of  mortal  wo, 
Can  never  enter  there. 

6  There  ?s  no  alternate  night, 

Nor  sun's  faint  sickly  ray; 
But  glory,  from  th'  eternal  throne, 
Spreads  everlasting  day. 

7  Oh!  may  this  prospect  fire 

Our  hearts  with  ardent  love; 
May  lively  faith  and  strong  desire 
Bear  ev'ry  thought  above! 

JVb.  162.— c.  m. 
BAPTISM. 

1  JESUS,  our  God,  we  come  to  thee, 

And  bring  our  infant  race; 
In  thy  own  kingdom  may  they  be, 
0  give  them  there  a  place. 

2  What  thou  appointest  we  obey, 

As  guided  by  thy  Word, 
'And  at  thy  feet  our  children  lay; 
Receive  and  own  them,  Lord. 


3  When  on  this  earth,  thy  blessed  arms 

Embrac'd  the  infant  race; 
Thou  bless'd  their  souls,  and  didst  from  harms 
Preserve  them  by  thy  grace. 

4  Our  offspring,  now  baptiz'd,  are  giv'n 

To  thee  our  God  and  Lord: 

0  lead  them  in  the  way  to  heav'n, 
And  teach  them  by  thy  Word. 

5  In  thy  new  church  may  they  abide, 

In  truth  and  goodness  rise; 
Be  thou  alone  their  God  and  guide, 
Till  rais'd  to  better  skies. 

JVo.  163.— l.  M. 

1  JESUS,  this  infant  now  we  bring 
To  thee  our  only  Lord  and  King; 
In  thy  new  church  enrol  his  name, 
And  humbly  thy  protection  claim. 

2  As  years  advance,  may  he  improve 

In  wisdom,  knowledge,  truth  and  love; 
Thy  laws  and  doctrines  joyful  own, 
And  worship  thee  as  God  alone. 

3  0  guide  him  thro'  the  paths  of  youth, 
And  purify  him  by  thy  truth: 

That,  wash'd  from  evil,  he  may  prove 
A  heav'nly  form  of  truth  and  love. 

4  Baptize  him,  Lord,  with  love  divine, 
His  heart  and  life  be  ever  thine; 
That  so  at  length  this  child  may  stand 
A  spotless  angel  in  thy  hand. 

M  2 


126  BAPTISM. 

JVb.  164.— s..M. 

1  THY  servant,  Lord,  receive, 

Into  thy  heav'nly  fold;. 
May  he  thy  sacred  truth  believe. 
Thy  glory  now  behold. 

2  Within  thy  church  below 

Our  brother  we  admit: 
Cheerful  may  lie  to  Zion  go, 
And  in  thy  kingdom  sit. 

3  Be  all  his  will  refin'd, 

His  understanding  light; 
Thy  doctrines  purify  his  mind, 
And  guide  his  footsteps  right: 

4  No  more  from  goodness  stray, 

Nor  leave  the  heav'nly  road; 
But  ardent  run  the  happy  way, 
Which  leads  to  thy  abode: 

5  Baptiz'd  by  truth  and  love, 

Obey  his  Lord's  command; 

Then  at  thy  call  ascend  above, 

And  in  thy  kingdom  stand. 

No.  165.— 8s  &  7s. 

1  HUMBLE  souls  who  seek  salvation 

Through  the  Lamb's  redeeming  bloody 
Hear  the  voice  of  Revelation, 

Tread  the  path  that  jes»s  trod. 
Flee  to  him  your  only  Saviour; 

In  his  mighty  name  confide; 
In  the  whole  of  your  behaviour, 

Own  him  as  your  sov'reign  guide. 


lord's  supper.  127 

2  Hear  the  bless'd  Redeemer  call  you, 

Listen  to  his  gracious  voice; 
Dread  do  ills  that  can  befall  you, 

While  you  make  his  ways  your  choice: 
Jesus  says,  "  Let  each  believer 

"  Be  baptized  in  my  name:" 
He  himself,  in  Jordan's  river, 

Sought  the  purifying  stream. 

JVb.  166.— L.  M. 

LORD'S  SUPrER. 

1  BLESS,  O  my  soul,  the  God  of  love, 
Who  rules  o'er  all  in  heav'n  above; 
His  great  and  holy  name  adore, 

In  songs  of  joy  for  ever  more. 

2  He  feeds  us  with  the  bread  divine, 
Gives  us  to  drink  the  heav'nly  wine; 
And  here  we  sweet  conjunction  prove 
With  thee,  the  Lord  our  God  of  love. 

5  What  entertainment  can  compare 

With  thy  own  feast,  when  thou  art  there, 
In  all  thy  love  and  wisdom,  Lord, 
As  thou  hast  promis'd  in  thy  Word? 

4  Jesus  distributes  ev'ry  good, 

I  And  fills  our  mouths  with  heav'nly  food; 
Our  strength  renew'd,  with  eagle's  wing 
We  mount  to  heav'n,  and  praise  our  King. 


128  lokd's  supper. 

No.  167.— s.  m. 

1  THIS  is  a  feast  of  love, 

A  union  with  the  Lord; 
But  none  the  sweet  communion  prove, 
Save  those  that  love  the  Word. 

2  May  ev'ry  feast  increase 

The  union  of  the  heart! 
And  cordial  harmony  and  peace 

To  ev'ry  mind  impart! 
S  As  one  in  heart  and  mind, 

Joint  heirs  of  joys  above, 
Be  each  to  each  as  angels  kind, 

And  walk  in  truth  and  love. 

4  That  we  who  eat  the  bread, 
And  drink  the  holy  wine, 
At  last  may  live  with  Christ  our  head, 
And  all  in  glory  join. 

No.  168.— c.  M. 
1  ONCE  more  do  we  enjoy  the  sign, 
That  we  are  sons  of  God, 
Partake  the  sacred  bread  and  wine, 
The  holy  flesh  and  blood. 

£  Now  seal'd  again  by  Jesu's  love, 
We  call  the  Lord  our  own; 
With  strength  renew'd,  mount  up  above, 
And  hasten  to  his  throne. 

3  O  happy  meeting,  heav'nly  feast, 
Where  God  and  sinners  meet! 
And  we  behold  the  honour'd  guests, 
That  sit  at  Jesu's  feet! 


lord's  surrER.  129 

4  But  0!  the  blest  transporting  thought! 

Soon  we  shall  rise  above; 
And  to  the  heav'nly  table  brought, 
There  taste  the  feast  of  love! 

5  With  angels  and  blest  spirits  join, 

In  all  that  can  be  given, 
Of  goodness,  truth,  and  love  divine, 
In  that  eternal  heav'n! 

JVb.  169.— 1.  M. 

1  TO  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord, 

That  name,  in  heav'n  and  earth  ador'd, 
Fain  would  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
A  cheerful  song  of  sacred  praise. 

2  But  all  the  notes  which  mortals  know, 
Are  weak,  and  languishing,  and  low; 
Far,  far  above  our  humble  songs: 

The  theme  demands  immortal  tongues. 

S  Yet  whilst  around  his  board  we  meet, 
And  worship  at  his  sacred  feet, 

0  let  our  warm  affections  move, 
In  glad  returns  of  grateful  love. 

4  Yes,  Lord,  we  love  and  we  adore, 
But  long  to  know  and  love  thee  more; 
And  whilst  we  taste  the  bread  and  wine, 
Desire  to  feed  on  joys  divine. 

JVo.  170.— c.  M. 

1  LET  ev'ry  mortal  ear  attend, 

And  ev'ry  heart  rejoice; 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds, 
With  an  inviting  voice. 


ISO  HEAVENLY  MARRIAGE. 

2  Ho!  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls. 

Who  feed  upon  the  wind, 
And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toys 
To  fill  th'  immortal  mind. 

3  Eternal  Wisdom  has  prepared 

A  soul-reviving  feast; 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  Ho!  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 

And  pine  away  and  die; 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
With  streams  that  never  dry. 

5  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy  here 

In  a  rich  ocean  join; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 

6  0  Lord,  the  treasures  of  thy  love 

Are  deep,  unfathom'd  mines; 
Deep  as  our  helpless  mis'ries  are, 
And  boundless  as  our  sins. 

7  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day; 
We  humbly  seek  that  rich  supply 
That  drives  our  wants  away. 

JVo.  171.— c.  M. 

HEAVENLY  MARRIAGE. 

1  COME,  Faith  Divine,  thy  pow'rs  impart, 
Call  Wisdom  from  above: 
Come,  Charity,  possess  the  heart, 
And  prompt  to  deeds  of  Love. 


RESURRECTION  AND  ASCENSION.        131 

2  O  God  of  Truth!  the  gift  is  thine: 

Thy  dictates  we  obey: 
0  God  of  Love!  propitious  shine; 
Thy  Love  shall  grace  the  day. 

3  Now  Love  and  Truth  together  meet 

Thus  Heav'nly  Laws  ordain, 
And  happy  Union!  Joy  complete! 
Shall  bless  the  Church  again. 
JVo.  172. — c.  m. 

1  ALL  ye  who  faithful  servants  are 

Of  our  Almighty  King, 
Both  high  and  low,  and  small  and  great, 
His  praise  devoutly  sing. 

2  Let  us  rejoice  and  render  thanks 

To  his  most  holy  name; 
Rejoice,  rejoice,  for  now  is  come, 
The  marriage  of  the  Lamb. 

3  His  bride  herself  has  ready  made, 

How  pure  and  white  her  dress! 

PThis  is  the  saint's  integrity, 
And  spotless  holiness. 

4  How  happy  then  is  every  one, 

Who  to  the  marriage  feast, 
And  holy  supper  of  the  Lamb, 
Is  call'd  a  welcome  guest! 
No.  173.— l.  m. 
RESURRECTION  AND  ASCENSION. 
1   HE  rose,  he  rose,  the  mighty  God! 
His  foes  beneath  his  footstool  trod: 
Triumphant  rose  the  Lord  most  high, 
And  angels  shout  him  thro'  the  sky. 


132       RESURRECTION    AND    ASCENSION. 

2  The  everlasting  doors  unfold, 
While  angels  sing  to  harps  of  gold; 
Millions  of  voices  join  above, 

To  hail  the  God  of  pow'r  and  love. 

3  The  heav'ns  with  acclamations  ring, 
One  general  chorus  hails  the  King; 
Jesus,  the  King  of  glory,  known 
To  all  in  heav'n  as  God  alone. 

4  Ye  saints  below,  your  voices  raise, 
Repeat  his  love  in  humbler  lays; 
Thro'  earth  let  joyful  accents  roll, 
And  bear  his  name  from  pole  to  pole. 

5  Jesus  our  God  for  us  arose, 
Redeemed  our  souls,  subdu'd  our  foes: 
And  soon  our  happy  souls  shall  rise, 
To  sing  his  praise  above  the  skies. 

JVo.  174.— l.  ic. 

1  ARISE,  rejoice,  ye  favour M  race, 

The  day  of  pentecost  is  come! 
Desire,  receive  descending  grace. 
The  glory  beaming  from  the  Son. 

2  Our  Jesus,  ris'n  above  the  sky, 

The  promis'd  blessing  now  doth  give; 
Behold  it  streaming  from  on  high, 
The  spirit  comes,  that  we  may  live. 

3  The  light-invested  life  doth  shine, 

The  Son-embosom'd  Father  glows; 
From  Jesu's  body,  all  divine, 

The  truth  with  love  united  flows. 


RESURRECTION  AND  ASCENSION.        133 

4  To  thee,  0  Lord,  our  souls  aspire, 

And  long  the  blest  descent  to  feel; 
Enkindle  each  with  living  fire, 

Our  faith  increase,  our  foreheads  seal. 

5  From  thee  our  strength  and  wisdom  come; 

Our  wills  and  thoughts  now  sweetly  move, 
To  speak  a  new,  another  tongue, 

The  language  breath'd  from  holy  love. 

JVb.  175. — l.  m. 

RISE,  ev'ry  heart,  and  ev'ry  tongue, 
Prepare  a  sweet  angelic  song; 
The  Lord,  ascended  now  on  high, 
The  spirit  gives  in  rich  supply. 

See  what  the  gracious  God  of  heav'n 
Hath  now  to  his  own  Israel  giv'n: 
No  heart  can  feel,  no  tongue  express 
The  wonders  of  his  love  and  grace. 

The  sun  of  heav'n  illumes  the  soul; 
Oceans  of  mercy  sweetly  roll; 
The  heav'nly  streams  of  truth  and  love 
Flow  freely  from  the  fount  above. 

4  0  happy  day!  we  live  to  see 
How  kind  to  man  our  God  can  be; 
His  greatest  mercies  stand  confest, 
And  Zion  is  divinely  blest. 

5  Now  shall  the  voice  of  joy  arise, 

And  songs  of  gladness  reach  the  skies; 
The  name  of  Jesus  loud  be  sung, 
From  ev'ry  heart,  by  ev'ry  tongue. 

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134        RESURRECTION  AND  ASCENSION. 

6  O  happy  church,  exalt  the  Lord, 
In  highest  strains  his  love  record; 
Your  sacrifice  of  praises  bring, 
And  hail  the  glory  of  your  King. 

JVo.  176.— 7s. 

1  CHRIST,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day! 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say! 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high! 
Sing,  ye  heavens, — and  earth,  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, — 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won: 
Lo!  the  sun's  eclipse  is  o'er: 

Lo!  he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  hath  burst  the  gates  of  Hell: 
Death  in  vain  forbids  his  rise, 
Christ  hath  open'd  paradise. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King! 

"  Where,  O  death!  is  now  thy  sting?" 

Once  he  died  our  souls  to  save: 

"  Where  's  thy  victory,  boasting  graver' 

5  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  has  led, 
Following  our  exalted  head: 
Made  like  him,  like  him  we  rise, 
Our's  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies. 

6  What,  though  once  we  perish'd  all, 
Partners  of  our  parent's  fall; 
Second  life  let  us  receive, 

In  our  heav'nly  Adam  live. 


RESURRECTION  AND  ASCENSION.        135 

7  Hail  thou  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven! 
Praise  to  thee  by  both  be  given! 
Thee  we  greet,  triumphant  now, 
Hail!  the  Resurrection — thou. 

No.  177.— p.  if. 

1  AWAKE,  our  drowsy  souls, 

Shake  off  each  slothful  band; 
The  wonders  of  this  day 

Our  noblest  songs  demand: 
Auspicious  morn!  thy  blissful  rays, 
Bright  seraphs  hail  in  songs  of  praise. 

2  At  thy  approaching  dawn, 

Reluctant  death  resigned 
The  glorious  Prince  of  Life, 

In  dark  domains  confin'd; 
Th'  angelic  host  around  him  bends, 
And  midst  their  shouts  our  God  ascends. 

S  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord! 

Heaven  with  hosannas  rings; 
While  earth  in  humbler  strains, 

Thy  praise  responsive  sings: 
"  Worthy  art  thou,  who  once  was  slain, 
"  Thro'  endless  years  to  live  and  reign." 

4  Gird  on,  great  God,  thy  sword, 

Ascend  the  conquering  car, 
While  justice,  truth,  and  love, 

Maintain  the  glorious  war; 
Victorious,  thou  thy  foes  shall  tread. 
And  sin  and  hell  in  triumph  lead. 


136       RESURRECTION  AND  ASCENSION. 

5  Make  bare  thy  potent  arm, 

And  wing  the  unerring  dart, 
With  salutary  pangs, 
To  each  rebellious  heart: 
Then  dying  souls  for  life  shall  sue, 
Numerous  as  drops  of  morning  dew. 

JVo.  178.— L.  M. 

1  OUR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead, 

Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high; 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led, 
Dragg'd  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2  There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay; 
"Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heav'nly  gates! 
Ye  everlasting  doors  give  way!'* 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 

And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene; 
He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right, 
Receive  the  King  of  glory  in. 

4  "  Who  is  the  King  of  glory,  who?" 

The  Lord  that  all  his  foes  o'ercame, 
The  world,  sin,  death  and  hell  overthrew, 
And  Jesus  is  the  conqueror's  name. 

5  Lo!  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay, 
"  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heav'nly  gates! 
Ye  everlasting  doors  give  way!" 

6  "  Who  is  the  King  of  glory,  who?" 

The  Lord  of  boundless  pow'r  possest, 
The  king  of  saints  and  angels  too, 
God  over  all,  for  ever  blest! 


THE  WORLD.  137 

JVb.  179.— s.  if. 
THE  WORLD. 

1  WHEN  T  survey  the  world, 

With  all  its  beauteous  frame; 
Its  great  Creator  1  adore, 
And  celebrate  his  name. 

2  The  boundless  whole  displays 

The  wonders  of  the  Lord; 
All  nature  echoes  with  his  praise, 
And  be  his  name  ador'd. 

3  The  sun  in  ev'ry  beam 

Proclaims  the  God  above; 
Its  ardent  rays  exhibit  him, 
Who  rules  the  worlds  in  love. 

4  The  lofty  stars  by  night, 

The  moon  with  paler  glow, 

In  ev'ry  twinkling  ray  of  light, 

Their  Maker's  honour  show. 

5  The  universal  whole 

Proclaims  Jehovah's  praise 
And  O  that  ev'ry  living  soul 
Would  songs  of  honour  raise! 

6  The  worlds  were  made  in  love, 

By  wisdom  all  divine; 
And  while  in  praise  my  tongue  can  move,. 
That  praise,  0  Lord,  be  thine. 

N2 


138  THE  WORLD. 

No.  180.— c.  m. 

1  HOW  vain  are  all  things  here  below! 

How  false  and  yet  how  fair! 
Each  pleasure  has  its  poison  too. 
And  every  sweet  a  snare. 

2  The  brightest  things  below  the  sky 

Give  but  a  flatt'ring  light; 
How  oft  we  find  some  danger  nigh, 
When  nature  yields  delight! 

3  Our  friends,  with  whom,  in  mutual  love, 

The  path  of  life  we  ?ve  trod, 
May  steal  our  hearts  from  things  above, 
And  turn  us  back  from  God. 

4  How  oft  has  sad  experience  prov'd, 

When  goods  of  earth  and  sense 
Have  once  our  warm  affections  mov'd, 
?Tis  hard  to  call  them  thence! 

5  Henceforth  thy  Word,  O  Lord,  shall  be 

My  soul's  eternal  food; 
'Twill  raise,  and  draw  my  heart  to  thee 
Above  created  good. 

JVo.  181.— c.  m. 

1  TEACH  me  the  measure  of  my  days, 

Thou  Maker  of  my  frame; 
I  would  survey  life's  narrow  space. 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 

2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast, 

An  inch  or  two  of  time; 
Man  is  but  vanity  and  dust, 
In  all  his  flow'r  and  prime. 


CREATION.  139 

3  See  the  vain  race  of  mortals  move 

Like  shadows  o'er  the  plain; 
They  rage  and  strive,  desire  and  love, 
But  all  their  noise  is  vain. 

4  Some  walk  in  honour's  gaudy  show, 

Some  dig  for  golden  ore, 
They  toil  for  heirs,  they  know  not  who. 
And  straight  are  seen  no  more. 

5  What  should  [  wish  or  wait  for  then 

From  creatures,  earth  and  dust? 
They  make  our  expectations  vain, 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 

6  Now  I  forbid  my  carnal  hope, 

My  fond  desires  recall; 
Give  my  mortal  interest  up, 
And  make  my  God  my  all. 

JVo.  182.— c.  m. 

CREATION. 

1  0  HOW  shall  we  adore  that  name, 

Who  rais'd  us  from  the  earth; 
Who  form'd  to  life  our  wond'rous  frame, 
And  gave  all  nature  birth! 

2  Where'er  we  turn  our  wond'ring  eyes, 

His  power  and  skill  we  see; 
Wonders  on  wonders  grandly  rise, 
And  speak  the  Deity. 

5  Tho'  universal  nature  stands 
In  all  its  pomp  array'd, 
(The  work  of  his  Almighty  hands, 
'Tis  but  his  footstool  made. 


140  CREATION. 

4  Could  we  the  works  of  light  survey* 

The  heav'nly  spheres  behold; 
The  realms  of  everlasting  day, 
Where  stand  the  thrones  of  gold: 

5  0  what  a  scene  would  fill  the  mind, 

If  view'd  the  boundless  whole; 
The  vast,  the  grand  assemblage  join'd, 
Would  overwhelm  the  soul. 

6  Yet  soon  we  shall  our  thoughts  expand, 

From  earth  to  spirit  rise; 
In  those  blest  worlds  of  glory  stand, 
And  view  those  brighter  skies. 

7  Till  then  let  all  our  pow'rs  be  rais'd 

The  Maker  to  adore; 
And  when  to  higher  kingdoms  rais'd, 
We  '11  love  and  praise  him  more. 

No.  183.— l.  m. 

1  YE  sons  of  men,  in  sacred  lays, 
Attempt  your  great  Creator's  praise: 
But  who  an  equal  song  can  frame, 
When  angels  know  not  half  his  name? 

£  To  him  all  nature  owes  its  birth: 

He  form'd  this  pond'rous  globe  of  earth; 
He  rais'd  the  glorious  arch  on  high, 
And  measur'd  out  the  azure  sky. 

5  In  ev'ry  work  and  way  divine, 
Omnipotence  and  wisdom  shine; 
And  goodness  fixes  still  the  end, 
To  which  they  all  unvarying  tend. 


CREATION.  141 

4  Rais'd  on  Devotion's  lofty  wing, 
May  we  his  high  perfection  sing; 
And  while  his  praise  employs  our  tongues, 
Let  listening  worlds  repeat  our  songs. 

JVo.  184.— p.  m. 

1  BEGIN,  my  soul,  th'  exalted  lay! 
Let  each  enraptur'd  thought  obey, 

And  praise  th'  Almighty's  name: 
Lo!  heav'n  and  earth,  and  seas  and  skies, 
In  one  melodious  concert  rise, 

To  swell  th'  inspiring  theme. 

2  Ye  fields  of  light,  celestial  plains, 
Where  gay  transporting  beauty  reigns, 

Ye  scenes  divinely  fair! 
Your  Maker's  wond'rous  pow'r  proclaim, 
Tell  how  he  form'd  your  shining  frame, 

And  breath'd  the  fluid  air. 

o  Ye  angels  catch  the  thrilling  sound! 
While  all  th'  adoring  thrones  around 

His  boundless  mercy  sing: 
Let  ev'ry  list'ning  saint  above 
Wake  all  the  tuneful  soul  of  love, 

And  touch  the  sweetest  string. 

4  Join,  ye  loud  spheres,  the  vocal  choir; 
Thou  dazzling  orb  of  liquid  fire, 

The  mighty  chorus  aid: 
Soon  as  gray  evening  gilds  the  plain, 
Thou,  moon,  protract  the  melting  strain, 
And  praise  him  in  the  shade. 


142  CREATION. 

5  Thou  heav'n  of  heav'ns,  his  vast  abode: 
Ye  clouds  proclaim  your  forming  God, 

Who  call'd  yon  worlds  from  night: 
"  Ye  shades  dispel!" — th'  Eternal  said: 
At  once  the  involving  darkness  fled, 

And  nature  sprung  to  light. 

6  Whate'er  a  blooming  world  contains, 
That  wings  the  air,  that  skims  the  plains; 

United  praise  bestow: 
Ye  dragons  sound  his  awful  name 
To  heav'n  aloud;  and  roar  acclaim, 

Ye  swelling  deeps  below. 

7  Let  ev'ry  element  rejoice; 

Ye  thunders  burst  with  awful  voice 

To  him  who  bids  you  roll: 
His  praise  in  softer  notes  declare, 
Each  whispering  breeze  of  yielding  air, 

And  breathe  it  to  the  soul. 

8  To  him,  ye  graceful  cedars,  bow; 
Ye  tow'ring  mountains,  bending  low, 

Your  great  Creator  own; 
Tell,  when  affrighted  nature  shook, 
How  Sinai  kindled  at  his  look, 

And  trembled  at  his  frown. 

9  Ye  flocks  that  haunt  the  humble  vale, 
Ye  insects  fluttering  on  the  gale, 

In  mutual  concourse  rise; 
Crop  the  gay  rose's  vermil  bloom. 
And  waft  its  spoils,  a  sweet  perfume, 

In  incense  to  the  skies. 


NEW  YE  All.  143 

1(J  Wake  all  ye  mountain  tribes,  and  sing; 
Ye  plumy  warblers  of  the  spring, 

Harmonious  anthems  raise 
To  him  whoshap'd  your  finer  mould, 
Who  tipp'd  your  glittering  wings  with  gold, 
And  tun'd  your  voice  to  praise. 

11  Let  man,  by  nobler  passions  sway'd, 
The  feeling  heart,  the  judging  head, 

In  heavenly  praise  employ; 
Spread  his  tremendous  name  around, 
Till  heav'n's  broad  arch  rings  back  the  sound 

The  general  burst  of  joy. 

12  Ye  whom  the  charms  of  grandeur  please, 
Nurs'd  on  the  downy  lap  of  ease, 

Fall  prostrate  at  his  throne: 
Ye  princes,  rulers,  all  adore; 
Praise  him,  ye  kings,  who  makes  your  pow'r, 

An  image  of  his  own. 

15  Ye  fair,  by  nature  form'd  to  move, 
0  praise  th'  eternal  source  of  love, 

With  youth's  enlivening  fire: 
Let  age  take  up  the  tuneful  lay, 
Sigh  his  bless'd  name — then  soar  away, 

And  ask  an  angel's  lyre. 

No.  185.— l.  m. 

NENV  YEAR. 

1   FATHER  of  mercies,  God  of  love, 
Whose  kind  compassion  still  we  prove, 
Our  praise  accept,  and  bless  us  here, 
Now  brought  to  this — another  year. 


144  NEW  YEAR. 

2  We  sing  thy  goodness  all  divine, 
Whose  radiant  beams  around  us  shine: 
'Tis  thro'  thy  goodness  we  appear, 
Spar'd  to  behold — another  year. 

3  Our  souls,  our  all,  we  here  resign; 
Make  us,  and  keep  us,  ever  thine; 
And  grant,  that  in  thy  love  and  fear 
We  may  begin — another  year. 

4  Be  this  our  sweet  experience  still, 
To  know  and  do  thy  holy  will; 

Then  shall  our  souls,  with  joy  sincere, 
Bless  thee  for  this — another  year. 

5  Still,  Lord,  thro'  life  thy  love  display, 
And  then  in  death's  approaching  day 
We  '11  joyful  part  with  all  that 's  here, 
Nor  wish  on  earth — another  year. 

No.  186.— l.  m. 

1  GREAT  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand, 
By  which  supported  still  we  stand, 
Our  op'ning  years  thy  mercy  show, 
Thy  mercy  crowns  them  as  they  flow. 

2  In  ev'ry  place,  thro' ev'ry  hour, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  thy  pow'r; 
By  thy  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  thy  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own; 
The  future,  all  to  us  unknown, 

To  thee  commit  in  humble  pray'r, 
And  banish  ev'ry  anxious  care. 


NEW  YEAR.  145 

4  In  scenes  exalted,  or  cleprest, 

Be  thou  our  joy,  our  hope,  our  rest: 
Unchang'd  thro'  all  our  changing  days, 
Thy  love  may  we  with  fervour  praise. 

No.  187.— l.  m. 

1  ETERNAL  source  of  ev'ry  joy! 
AW1! I  may  thy  praise  our  lips  employ, 
While  in  thy  temple  we  appear, 

To  hail  thee,  Sovereign  of  the  year. 

2  Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  rolly 

Thy  hand  supports  and  guides  the  whole; 
The  sun  is  taught  by  thee  to  rise, 
And  darkness,  when  to  veil  the  skies. 

3  The  flovv'ry  spring,  at  thy  command, 
Perfumes  the  air,  and  paints  the  land; 
The  summer  rays  with  vigour  shine 
To  raise  the  corn  and  cheer  the  vine. 

4  Thy  hand  in  autumn  richly  pours 
Through  all  our  coast  redundant  stores; 
And  winters,  soften 'cl  by  thy  care, 

No  more  the  face  of  horror  wear. 

5  Seasons,  and  months,  and  weeks,  and  days, 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise; 

And  be  the  grateful  homage  paid, 
With  morning  light  and  evening  shade. 

6  Here  in  thy  house  let  incense  rise, 
And  circling  Sabbaths  bless  our  eyes, 
Till  to  those  lofty  heights  we  soar, 
Where  days  and  years  revolve  no  more. 

O 


146  DEATH. 

JVo.  188.— i.  M. 
DEATH. 

1  SEE  slow  and  solemn  move  along 
The  weeping  kindred,  gazing  throng; 
A  friend  is  dead,  belov'd  and  dear, 
And  nature  drops  the  tender  tear. 

2  But  say,  ye  kindred,  tell  us  why 
Ye  heave  that  melancholy  sigh? 
He  is  not  dead,  but  lives  above, 

In  worlds  of  light  and  endless  love. 

3  He  only  leaves  his  flesh  and  blood, 
His  soul  is  gone  to  dwell  with  God; 
With  him  to  be  for  ever  blest, 
With  life  eternal,  endless  rest. 

4  Say  not  he  5s  dead,  he  lives  indeed; 
Throw  oft'  the  sable  mourning  weed; 
Let  ev'ry  pensive  tear  be  dry, 

And  sing  your  friend  to  worlds  on  high. 

JVo.  189.— c.  m. 

1  A  FRIEND  and  sister,  lo,  is  dead! 

The  cold  and  lifeless  clay 
Must  make  in  dust  its  silent  bed, 
And  there  it  shall  decay. 

2  But  is  she  dead? — Ah,  no!  she  lives! 

Her  nobler  spirit  flies 
To  worlds  of  bliss,  where  Jesus  gives 
The  life  that  never  dies. 


DEATII.  147 

3  Methinks  1  sec  her  joyful  stand 

Before  the  God  of  love: 
He  smiles — she  enters  Zion's  land, 
And  shares  the  joys  above. 

4  Then  let  us  dry  our  mournful  tears, 

To  grief  no  more  give  place; 

In  heav'n  our  sister  now  appears, 

To  sing  her  Saviour's  praise. 

5  Ere  long,  released,  our  souls  shall  go, 

Where  pleasures  never  cease, 
To  join  the  friend  we  lov'd  below, 
In  everlasting  peace. 

6  Farewell,  dear  friend,  from  earth  farewell! 

We  soon  shall  rise  to  thee; 
And  when  we  meet,  no  tongue  can  tell, 
How  great  our  joy  shall  be. 

JVfo.  190. — L.  M. 

BLEST  is  the  man  who  dies  in  peace, 

And  gently  yields  his  soul  to  rest; 
Who  gains  from  earth  the  kind  release, 

Leaning  upon  his  Saviour's  breast. 
So  fades  a  summer-cloud  away; 

So  sinks  the  gale,  when  storms  are  o'er; 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day; 

So  dies  a  wave  along  the  shore. 

A  holy  quiet  reigns  around; 

A  calm,  which  nothing  e'er  destroys; 
Nought  can  disturb  that  peace  profound, 

Which  this  unfettered  soul  enjoys. 


148  DEATH. 

4  Farewell!  conflicting  hopes  and  fears, 

Where  light  and  shade  alternate  dwell! 
How  bright  th'  unchanging  morn  appears! 
Farewell,  inconstant  world,  farewell! 

5  His  duty  done,  as  drops  the  clay, 

The  spirit  gains  its  full  release, 
While  guardian  angels  sweetly  say, 
"  Blest  is  the  man,  who  dies  in  peace." 

No.  191.— L.  M. 

1  WHY  should  we  start,  and  fear  to  die? 

What  tim'rous  worms  we  mortals  are! 
Death  is  the  gate  to  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  the  dying  strife, 

Fright  our  approaching  souls  away; 
And  we  shrink. back  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

3  0,  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet, 

My  soul  would  stretch  her  wings  in  haste; 
Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate, 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  pass'd. 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are, 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head, 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 

No.  192. — P.  M. 

1  VITAL  spark  of  heavenly  flame! 
Quit,  O  quit  this  mortal  frame: 
Trembling,  hoping,  lingering  flying, 
O  the  pain,  the  bliss  of  dying! 


DEATH.  149 

Cease,  fond  nature,  cease  thy  strife, 
And  let  me  languish  into  life. 

2  Hark!  they  whisper,  angels  say, 
"  Sister  spirit,  come  away;" 
What  is  this  absorbs  me  quite? 
Steals  my  senses,  shuts  my  sight? 
Drowns  my  spirit,  draws  my  breath? 
Tell  me,  my  soul,  can  this  be  death? 

3  The  world  recedes,  it  disappears! 
Heav'n  opens  on  my  eyes — my  ears 
AVith  sounds  seraphic  ring! 

Lend,  lend  your  wings,  I  mount!  I  fly! 
O  grave,  where  is  thy  victory? 
O  death,  where  is  thy  sting? 

JVb.  193. — s.  M. 

1  AH!  see  that  lifeless  clay, 

'Tis  dead,  and  lives  no  more; 
But  lo!  the  man  has  wing'd  his  way 
To  Zion's  happy  shore. 

2  The  flesh  and  blood  are  left, 

The  man  is  fled  and  gone; 
And  of  his  cumbrous  load  bereft, 
A  brighter  form  puts  on. 

3  His  body  though  he  gives 
To  feed  the  crawling  worm; 

He  now  a  nobler  spirit  lives, 
In  a  substantial  form. 

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150  DEATH. 

4  There's  nothing  lost  by  death, 

Except  the  lump  of  clay; 
Nor  is  the  soul  a  puff  of  breath, 
Like  vapour  blown  away. 

5  The  spirit  is  the  man, 

Of  ev'ry  pow'r  possessed; 
A  living  substance  now  he  stands, 
And  is  for  ever  blessM. 

6  Then  let  us  all  rejoice, 

Our  friend  and  brother  lives; 
With  angels  now  he  joins  his  voice, 
And  praise  to  Jesus  gives. 

JVb.  194.— l.  m. 

1  GOD  of  eternity!  from  thee 

Did  infant  time  his  being  draw; 
Moments  and  days,  and  months  and  years, 
Revolve,  by  thy  unvaried  law. 

2  Silent  and  slow  they  glide  away; 

Steady  and  strong  the  current  flows; 
Lost  in  eternity's  wide  sea. 

The  boundless  gulf  from  which  it  rose. 
S  Thoughtless  and  vain,  our  mortal  race 

Along  the  mighty  stream  are  borne 
On  to  their  everlasting  home, — 

That  country  whence  there's  no  return. 
4  Yet  while  the  shore  on  either  side 

Presents  a  gaudy  flattering  show, 
We  gaze,  in  fond  amazement  lost, 

Nor  think  to  what  a  world  we  go. 


DEATH.  151 

5  Great  source  of  wisdom!  teach  my  heart 
To  know  the  price  of  ev'ry  hour; 
That  time  may  bear  me  on  to  joys 
Beyond  its  measure  and  its  pow'r. 

JVo.  195.— p.  m. 

1  WHEN  life's  tempestuous  storms  are  o'er, 
How  calm  he  meets  the  friendly  shore, 

Who  liv'd  averse  from  sin! 
Such  peace  on  virtue's  path  attends, 
That,  where  the  sinner's  pleasure  ends, 
The  Christian's  joys  begin. 

2  See  smiling  patience  smooth  his  brow! 
See  bending  angels  downwards  bow, 

To  lift  his  soul  on  high! 
While,  eager  for  the  blest  abode, 
He  joins  with  them  to  praise  the  God, 

Who  taught  him  how  to  die. 

3  No  sorrow  drowns  his  lifted  eyes; 
No  horror  wrests  the  struggling  sighs, 

As  from  the  sinner's  breast: 
His  God,  the  God  of  peace  and  love, 
Pours  kindly  solace  from  above, 

And  soothes  his  soul  to  rest. 

4  O  grant,  my  Saviour  and  my  friend! 
Such  joys  may  gild  my  peaceful  end, 

So  calm  my  evening  close; 
While,  loos'd  from  ev'ry  earthly  tie, 
With  steady  confidence  I  fly 

To  thee  from  whom  I  rose! 


152  SUPPLICATION. 

JVo.  196.— i.  m. 

SUPPLICATION. 

1  COME,  Saviour,  Jesu,  from  above! 

Assist  me  with  thy  heav'nly  grace; 
O  cleanse  my  heart  from  earthly  love, 
And  for  thyself  prepare  a  place. 

2  Then  let  thy  sacred  presence  fill, 

And  set  my  longing  spirit  free! 
"Which  pants  to  have  no  other  will, 

But  night  and  day  to  feast  on  thee. 
S  While  in  this  region  here  below, 

No  other  good  will  I  pursue: 
I'll  bid  this  world  of  noise  and  show, 

With  all  its  glitt'ring  snares,  adieu. 

4  That  path  with  humble  speed  I  Ml  seek, 

In  which  my  Saviour's  footsteps  shine; 
Nor  will  I  hear,  nor  will  I  speak 
Of  any  other  love  but  thine. 

5  Henceforth  may  no  profane  delight 

Divide  this  consecrated  soul: 
Possess  it  thou,  who  hast  the  right, 
As  Lord  and  Master  of  the  whole. 

6  Nothing  on  earth  do  I  desire, 

But  thy  pure  love  within  my  breast; 
This,  only  this,  will  I  require, 
And  freely  give  up  all  the  rest. 
No.  197.— x.  m. 
1  O  THOU,  to  whose  all-searching  sight, 
The  darkness  shineth  as  the  light, 
Search,  prove  my  heart,  it  pants  for  thee; 
O  burst  these  bonds,  and  set  it  free! 


SUPPLICATION.  153 

Wash  out  its  stains,  refine  its  dross, 
Nail  my  affections  to  the  cross! 
Hallow  each  thought;  let  all  within 
Be  clean  as  thou,  my  Lord,  art  clean. 

While  in  this  darksome  wild  I  stray, 
Be  thou  my  light,  be  thou  my  way; 
No  foes,  no  violence  I  fear, 
Nor  aught  of  ill  when  thou  art  near. 

When  rising  floods  my  soul  o'erflow, 
When  sinks  my  heart  in  waves  of  wo, 
Jesus  thy  timely  aid  impart, 
To  raise  my  head,  and  cheer  my  heart. 

Saviour,  where'er  thy  steps  I  see, 
Dauntless,  untir'd,  I  follow  thee; 

0  let  thy  hand  support  me  still, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  holy  hill! 

If  rough  and  thorny  be  the  way, 
My  strength  proportion  to  the  day; 
Till  toil,  and  grief,  and  pain  shall  cease, 
And  all  be  calm,  and  joy,  and  peace. 

No.  198.— l.  m. 

1  JESUS,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 
Great  builder  of  thy  church  below, 

If  now  thy  spirit  moves  my  breast, 
Hear  and  fulfil  thine  own  request. 

2  The  few  that  truly  call  thee  Lord, 
And  wait  thy  sanctifying  word, 
Who  thee  their  only  Saviour  own, 
Unite  and  perfect  them  in  one. 


154  SUPPLICATION*. 

3  0  let  them  all  thy  mind  express; 
Stand  forth  thy  chosen  witnesses: 
Thy  pow'r  unto  salvation  show, 
And  perfect  holiness  below. 

4  In  them  let  all  mankind  behold, 
Hov  Christians  liv'd  in  days  of  old; 
Mighty  their  envious  foes  to  move, 
A  proverb  of  reproach — and  love. 

5  0,  might  my  lot  be  cast  with  these, 
The  least  of  Jesu's  witnesses! 

0  that  my  Lord  would  count  me  meet, 
To  wash  his  dear  disciples  feet! 

6  This  only  thing  do  I  require; 

Thou  know'st  'tis  all  my  heart's  desire, 
Freely  what  I  receive  to  give, 
The  servant  of  thy  church  to  live: 

7  After  my  lovely  Lord  to  go, 
And  wait  upon  thy  saints  below, 
Enjoy  the  grace  to  angels  giv'n, 
And  serve  the  royal  heirs  of  heav'n. 

JVo.  199.— L.  M. 

1  JESUS,  in  whom  the  Godhead's  rays 
Beam  forth  with  milder  majesty, 

1  see  thee  full  of  truth  and  grace, 
And  come  for  all  I  want  to  thee. 

£  Wrathful,  impure,  and  proud  I  am, 
Nor  constancy,  nor  strength  I  have: 
But  thou,  0  Lord,  art  still  the  same, 
And  hast  not  lost  thy  power  to  save. 


SUPPLICATION.  155 

3  Save  me  from  pride,  the  plague  expel; 

Jesu,  thine  humble  self  impart, 
O  let  thy  mind  within  me  dwell; 
O  give  me  lowliness  of  heart. 

4  Enter  thyself,  and  cast  out  sin; 

Thy  spotless  purity  bestow; 
Touch  me,  and  make  the  leper  clean; 
Wash  me,  and  I  am  white  as  snow. 

5  Fury  is  not  in  thee,  my  God, 

O  why  should  it  be  found  in  thine! 
Sprinkle  me,  Saviour,  with  thy  blood, 
And  all  thy  gentleness  is  mine. 

6  Pour  but  thy  blood  upon  the  flame, 

Meek,  and  dispassionate,  and  mild, 
The  leopard  sinks  into  a  lamb, 
And  I  become  a  little  child. 

JVo.  200.— c.  m. 

1  HOW  long  shall  earth's  alluring  toys 

Detain  our  heart  and  eyes, 

i  Regardless  of  immortal  joys, 

And  strangers  to  the  skies? 

2  These  transient  scenes  will  soon  decay, 

They  fade  upon  the  sight; 
And  quickly  will  their  brightest  day 
Be  lost  in  endless  night. 

3  Their  brightest  day,  alas,  how  vain! 

With  conscious  sighs  we  own; 
While  clouds  of  sorrow,  care,  and  pain, 
O'ershade  the  smiling  noon. 


156  SUPPLICATION. 

4  O  could  our  thoughts  and  wishes  fly 

Above  these  gloomy  shades, 
To  those  bright  worlds  beyond  the  sky, 
Which  sorrow  ne'er  invades! 

5  There  joys  unseen  by  mortal  eyes! 

Or  reason's  feeble  ray, 
In  ever-blooming  prospects  rise, 
Unconscious  of  decay. 

6  Lord,  send  a  beam  of  light  divine, 

To  guide  our  upward  aim! 
With  one  reviving  touch  of  thine 
Our  languid  hearts  inflame. 

7  Then  shall,  on  faith's  sublimest  wing, 

Our  ardent  wishes  rise 
To  those  bright  scenes,  where  pleasures  spring, 
Immortal  in  the  skies. 

JVo.  201.— c.  m. 

1  MY  God,  the  visits  of  thy  face 

Afford  superior  joy, 
To  all  the  flatt'ring  world  can  give, 
Or  mortal  hopes  employ. 

2  But  clouds  and  darkness  intervene, 

My  brightest  joys  decline, 
And  earth's  gay  trifles  oft  ensnare 
This  wand'ring  heart  of  mine. 

3  Lord,  guide  this  wand'ring  heart  to  thee; 

Unsatisfy'd  I  stray; 
Break  through  the  shades  of  sense  and  sin, 
With  thy  enliv'ning  ray. 


SUPPLICATION.  157 

4  0  let  thy  beams  resplendent  shine 
And  every  cloud  remove; 
Transform  my  powers,  and  fit  my  soul 
For  happier  scenes  above. 

JVb.  202. — c.  M. 

1  0  THAT  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways, 

To  keep  his  statutes  still! 
O  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  his  will! 

2  Send  thy  good  Spirit,  Lord,  to  write 

Thy  law  upon  my  heart; 
Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit, 
Nor  act  the  liar's  part. 

3  From  vanity  turn  off  my  eyes; 

Let  no  corrupt  design, 
Nor  covetous  desires,  arise 
"Within  this  soul  of  mine. 

4  Order  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere; 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

5  My  soul  hath  gone  too  far  astray, 

My  feet  too  often  slide; 
O  bring  me  back  to  virtue's  way, 
And  be  thy  truth  my  guide! 

6  Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands, 

'Tis  a  delightful  road; 
Nor  let  my  head,  or  heart,  or  hands, 
Offend  against  my  God. 

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158  SUPPLICATION, 

JVfo.  203. — C.  M. 

1  THY  mercies  fill  the  earth,  0  Lord, 

How  great  thy  works  appear! 
Open  my  eves  to  read  thy  word, 
And  see  thy  wonders  there. 

2  My  flesh,  by  thy  creating  hands, 

Is  form'd  with  care  and  skill: 
O  make  me  learn  thy  just  commands, 
That  1  may  them  fulfil! 

3  Since  I  'm  a  stranger  here  below, 

,  Be  thou  my  constant  guide; 
Direct  the  way  my  feet  shall  go, 
Nor  let  me  turn  aside. 

4  If  thou  to  me  thy  statutes  show, 

And  heav'nly  truth  impart; 
Thy  work  for  ever  I  '11  pursue, 
Thy  law  shall  rule  my  heart. 

5  From  those  vain  objects  turn  my  sight, 

Which  this  false  world  displays; 
But  give  me  heav'nly  pow'r  and  light; 
To  tread  thy  righteous  ways. 

JVo.  204.— c.  M. 

1  WHEN  fainting  in  the  sultry  waste, 

And  parch 'd  with  thirst  extreme, 
The  weary  pilgrim  longs  to  taste 
The  cool  refreshing  stream; 

2  Should,  sudden  to  his  hopeless  eye, 

A  crystal  spring  appear, 
How  would  th'  enliv'ning  sweet  supply 
His  drooping  spirit  cheer! 


suprLicATiosr.  159 

3  So  longs  the  weary  fainting  mind, 

Oppressed  with  sins  and  woes, 
Some  soul-reviving  spring  to  find, 
AY  hence  heav'nly  comfort  flows. 

4  Thus  sweet  the  consolations  are 

The  promises  impart; 
Here  flowing  streams  of  life  appear, 
To  ease  the  panting  heart. 

5  0  when  I  thirst  for  thee,  my  God, 

With  ardent,  strong  desire, 
And  still,  through  all  this  desert  road, 
To  taste  thy  grace,  aspire; 

6  Then,  let  my  pray'r  to  tb.ee  ascend, 

A  grateful  sacrifice! 
My  plaintive  voice  thou  wilt  attend, 
And  grant  me  full  supplies, 

JVfo.  205. — c.  M. 

1  AUTHOR  of  good!  we  rest  on  thee: 

Thine  ever  watchful  eye 

Alone  our  real  wants  can  see, 

Thy  hand  alone  supply. 

2  Oh!  let  thy  pow'r  within  us  dwell, 

Thy  love  our  footsteps  guide! 
That  love  shall  vainer  loves  expel, 
That  fear  all  fears  beside. 

3  And  since,  by  passion's  force  subdu?d, 

Too  oft,  with  stubborn  will, 
We  blindly  shun  the  latent  good,- 
And  grasp  the  specious  ill: 


160  SUPPLICATION. 

4  Not  what  we  wish,  but  what  we  want, 
Let  mercy  still  supply: 
The  good,  unask'd,  let  mercy  grant, 
The  ill,  though  ask?d,  deny. 

JVo.  £06. — c.  M. 

1  O  GOD  of  Jacob,  by  whose  hand 

Thy  people  still  are  fed; 
Who,  through  his  weary  pilgrimage, 
Hast  all  our  fathers  led! 

2  To  thee  our  humble  vows  we  raise, 

To  thee  address  our  pray'r; 
And  in  thy  kind  and  faithful  breast 
Deposit  all  our  care. 

3  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wand 'ring  footsteps  guide; 
Give  us  by  day  our  daily  bread, 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 

4  0!  spread  thy  cov'ring  wings  around, 

Till  all  our  wand'rings  cease; 
And  at  our  father's  lov'd  abode 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace! 

5  To  thee,  as  to  our  cov'nant-God, 

We  '11  our  whole  selves  resign; 
And  thankful  own,  that  all  we  are, 
And  all  we  have,  is  thine. 

JVo.  207.— c.  M. 

1  JESUS,  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
To  thee  for  help  we  fly: 
Thy  little  flock  in  safety  keep, 
For  O  the  wolf  is  nteh! 


SUPPLICATION".  161 

2  He  comes  of  hellish  malice  full, 

To  scatter,  tear,  and  slay; 
He  seizes  ev'ry  straggling  soul, 
As  his  own  lawful  prey. 

3  Us  into  thy  protection  take, 

And  gather  with  thine  arm; 
Unless  the  fold  we  first  forsake, 
The  wolf  can  never  harm. 

4  We  laugh  to  scorn  his  cruel  pow'r, 

While  by*  our  shepherd's  side, 
The  sheep  he  never  can  devour, 
Unless  he  first  divide. 

5  O  do  not  suffer  him  to  part 

The  souls  that  here  agree! 
But  make  us  of  one  mind  and  heart, 
And  keep  us  one  in  thee! 

JVo.  208.— c.  M. 

1  GREAT  God!  thy  peerless  excellence 

Let  all  created  nature  own: 
Deep  on  our  minds  impress  the  sense 
Of  glories  which  are  thine  alone. 

2  Let  these  our  admiration  raise, 

And  fill  us  with  religious  awe; 
Tune  all  our  hearts  and  tongues  to  praise, 
And  bend  us  to  thy  holy  law. 

3  Pure  may  we  be,  averse  to  sin, 

Just,  holy,  merciful,  and  true; 
And  let  thine  image,  form'd  within, 
Shine  out  in  all  we  speak  and  do. 

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162  SUPPLICATION. 

JVb.  209.— s.  m. 

1  IMPOSTURE  shrinks  from  light, 

And  dreads  the  curious  eye; 
But  Christian  truths  the  test  invite, 
They  bid  us  search  and  try. 

2  A  meek,  inquiring  mind, 

Lord,  help  us  to  maintain; 
That  growing  knowledge  we  may  find, 
And  growing  virtue  gain. 

3  With  understanding  bless'd, 

Created  to  be  free, 
Our  faith  on  man  we  dare  not  rest, 
Subject  to  none  but  thee. 

4  Lord,  give  the  light  we  need; 

With  soundest  knowledge  fill; 
From  noxious  error  guard  our  creed, 
From  prejudice  our  will. 

5  The  truth  thou  shalt  impart, 

May  we  with  firmness  own; 
Abhorring  each  evasive  art, 
And  fearing  thee  alone. 

JVo.  210. — c.  M. 

1  MY  God,  my  portion  and  my  love! 

My  everlasting  all! 
I  *ve  none  but  thee  in  heav'n  above, 
Or  on  this  earthly  ball. 

2  In  vain  the  bright  meridian  sun 

Scatters  his  feeble  light: 
Thy  brighter  beams  create  my  noon; 
If  thou  withdraw,  'tis  night. 


SUPPLICATION.  163 

3  And  while  upon  my  restless  bed, 

Amongst  the  shades  I  roll; 
If  God  his  light  around  me  shed, 
'Tis  morning  with  my  soul. 

4  To  thee  I  owe  my  wealth  and  friends, 

And  health,  and  safe  abode. 
Thanks  to  thy  name  for  meaner  things; 
But  they  are  not  my  God. 

5  If  I  possess'd  the  spacious  earth,  * 

And  call'd  the  stars  my  own, 
"Without  thy  mercy  and  thy  love, 
I  were  a  wretch  undone. 

6  Let  others  stretch  their  arms  like  seas, 

And  grasp  in  all  the  shore: 
Grant  me  to  see  thy  blissful  face, 
And  I  desire  no  more! 

JVo.  211.— c.  m. 

1  I  WANT  a  principle  within 

Of  jealous  godly  fear, 
A  dread  and  hatred  of  all  sin, 
A  pain  to  feel  it  near. 

2  That  I  from  thee  no  more  may  part, 

No  more  thy  goodness  grieve: 
The  filial  awe,  the  loving  heart, 
The  tender  conscience  give; 

5  A  heart  resign'd,  submissive,  meek, 
My  great  Redeemer's  throne, 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone. 


1 64  SUPPLICATION. 

4  Quick  as  the  apple  of  an  eye, 

O  God!  my  conscience  make; 
Awake  my  soul  when  sin  is  nigh, 
And  keep  it  still  awake. 

5  If  to  the  right  or  left  I  stray, 

That  moment,  Lord,  reprove; 
And  let  me  mourn,  and  weep,  and  pray, 
For  having  grievM  thy  love! 

6  0!  may  the  least  omission  pain 

My  well -instructed  soul; 
That  I  may  find  that  grace  again, 
Which  makes  the  wounded  whole. 

J\To.  212.— l.  m. 

1  GREAT  God!  whose  all -pervading  eye 

Sees  ev'ry  passion  of  my  soul! 
When  sunk  too  low,  or  rais'd  too  high, 
Teach  me  those  passions  to  control. 

2  Temper  the  fervours  of  my  frame; 

Be  charity  their  constant  spring; 
And  0!  let  no  unhallow'd  flame 
Pollute  the  offerings  I  bring. 

3  Let  peace  with  piety  unite, 

To  mend  the  bias  of  my  will; 
While  hope  and  heav'n-eyed  faith  excite, 
And  wisdom  regulates  my  zeal: 

4  That  wisdom,  which  to  meekness  turns; 

Wisdom  descending  from  above; 
And  let  my  zeal,  whene'er  it  burns. 
Be  kindled  by  the  fire  of  love. 


GLORIFICATION.  165 

JVO.    213.— L.    M. 

1  SUPREME  and  universal  light! 
Fountain  of  reason!  Judge  of  right! 
Without  whose  kind,  directing  ray, 
In  everlasting  night  we  stray. 

2  Assist  us,  Lord,  to  act,  to  be, 
What  all  thy  sacred  laws  decree; 
Worthy  that  intellectual  flame, 
Which  from  thy  breathing  spirit  came. 

3  No  slaves  to  profit,  shame,  or  fear, 
O  may  our  stedfast  bosoms  bear 

The  stamp  of  heav'n,  an  honest  heart, 
Above  the  mean  disguise  of  art! 

4  May  our  expanded  souls  disclaim 
The  narrow  view,  the  selfish  aim; 
But  with  a  Christian  zeal  embrace 
Whate'er  is  friendly  to  our  race. 

5  O  Father!  grace  and  virtue  grant: 
No  more  we  wish,  no  more  we  want. 
To  know,  to  serve  thee,  and  to  love, 
Is  peace  below,  is  bliss  above. 

JVo.  214. — p.  M. 
GLORIFICATION. 

1  HARK!  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 

Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary! 
See  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 

Shakes  the  earth  and  veils  the  sky! 
'It  is  tinislrd!' 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry! 


166  CHARITY. 

2  It  is  finished! — 0  what  pleasure 

Do  these  charming  words  afford! 
Heav'nly  blessings  without  measure, 

Flow  to  us  from  Christ  the  Lord. 
It  is  finish'd! — 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

3  Finish'd  all  the  types  and  shadows, 

Of  the  ceremonial  law! 
Finish'd  all  that  God  has  promis'd; 

Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe. 
It  is  finish'd! — 
Saints,  from  hence  your  comfort  draw. 

4  Happy  souls,  approach  the  table, 

Taste  the  soul-reviving  food; 
Nothing  half  so  sweet  and  pleasant 

As  the  Saviour's  flesh  and  blood. 
It  is  finish'd! — 
Christ  has  borne  the  heavy  load. 

5  Tune  your  harps  anew  ye  Seraphs, 

Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme; 
All  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 

Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name. 
Hallelujah! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb! 

JVo.  215.— s.  m. 

CHARITY. 

1  BLEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
Our  hearts  in  Christian  love. 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 


CHARITY.  167 

£  Before  our  Father's  throne, 
We  pour  our  ardent  prayers: 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, — 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes; 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear: 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part, 

it  gives  us  inward  pain; 
But  we  shall  still  be  join?d  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  This  glorious  hope  revives 

Our  courage  by  the  way: 
While  each  in  expectation  lives, 
And  longs  to  see  the  day. 

6  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 

And  sin  we  shall  be  free; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Through  all  eternity. 

JVo.  216.— s.  m. 

1  LET  party  names  no  more 

The  Christian  world  o'erspread: 
Gentile  and  Jew,  and  bond  and  free, 
Are  one  in  Christ  their  head. 

2  Among  the  saints  on  earth, 

Let  mutual  love  be  found; 
Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance, 
With  mutual  blessings  crown'd. 


168  CHARITY. 

3  Let  envy,  child  of  Hell! 

Be  banish 'd  far  away: 
Those  should  in  strictest  friendship  dwell 
Who  the  same  Lord  obey. 

4  Thus  will  the  church  below 

Resemble  that  above; 
Where  streams  of  pleasure  ever  flow, 
And  every  heart  is  love. 

JV'o.  217— L.  M. 

1  HAD  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews, 
And  nobler  speech  than  angels  use, 
If  love  be  absent,  I  am  found, 
Like  tinkling  brass,  an  empty  sound. 

2  Were  I  inspir'd  to  preach,  and  tell 
All  that  is  done  in  heav'n  and  hell; 
Or  could  my  faith  the  world  remove, 
Still  I  am  nothing  without  love. 

3  Should  I  distribute  all  my  store, 
To  feed  the  hungry,  clothe  the  poor; 
Or  give  my  body  to  the  flame, 
To  gain  a  martyr's  glorious  name; 

4  If  love  to  God,  and  love  to  man 
Be  absent,  all  my  hopes  are  vain; 
Nor  tongues,  nor  gifts,  nor  fiery  zeal, 
The  work  of  love  can  e'er  fulfil. 

No.  218.— l.  m. 

1  THUS  saith  the  first,  the  great  command, 
"Let  all  thy  inward  pow'rs  unite 
To  love  thy  Maker  and  thy  God, 
With  sacred  fervours  and  delights. 


CHARITY.  169 

2  Then  shall  thy  neighbour,  next  in  place, 
Shaft  thine  affections  and  esteem; 

And  let  thy  kindness  to  thyself 
Measure  and  rule  thy  love  to  him." 

3  This  is  the  sense  that  Moses  spoke, 
This  did  the  prophets  preach  and  prove; 
For  want  of  this  the  law  is  broke, 

And  the  whole  law  's  fulfilled  by  love. 

4  But  oh,  how  base  our  passions  are! 
How  cold  our  charity  and  zeal! 
Lord,  fill  our  souls  with  heav'nly  fire, 
Or  we  shall  ne'er  perform  thy  will. 

JVo.  219.— l.  M. 

1  HOW  blest  the  sacred  tie  that  binds, 
In  union  sweet,  according  minds! 

How  swift  the  heav'nly  course  they  run, 
Whose  hearts,  whose  faith,  whose  hopes  are 
one. 

2  To  each,  the  soul  of  each  how  dear! 
What  watchful  love,  what  holy  fear! 
How  doth  the  gen'rous  flame  within 
Refine  from  earth,  and  cleanse  from  sin. 

S  Their  streaming  eyes  together  flow 
For  human  guilt  and  mortal  wo; 
Their  ardent  pray'rs  together  rise, 
Like  mingling  flames  in  sacrifice. 

4  Together  both  they  seek  the  place, 
Where  God  reveals  his  awful  face; 
How  high,  how  strong,  their  raptures  swell, 
There  's  none  but  kindred  souls  can  tell. 


170  CHARITY. 

5  Nor  shall  the  glowing  flame  expire 
'Midst  nature's  drooping,  sick'ning  fire: 
Soon  shall  they  meet  in  realms  above, 
A  heav'n  of  joy,  because  of  love. 

JVb.  220. — s.  M. 

1  LO,  what  a  pleasing  sight 

Are  brethren  that  agree! 
How  blest  are  all,  whose  hearts  unite 
In  bonds  of  piety! 

2  From  those  celestial  springs, 

Such  streams  of  comfort  flow, 
As  no  increase  of  riches  brings, 
Nor  honours  can  bestow. 

3  All  in  their  stations  move, 

And  each  performs  his  part, 

In  all  the  cares  of  life  and  love, 

With  sympathizing  heart. 

4  Form'd  for  the  purest  joys, 

By  one  desire  possest, 
One  aim  the  zeal  of  all  employs, 
To  make  each  other  blest. 

5  No  bliss  can  equal  theirs, 

Where  such  affections  meet; 
WhHe  praise  devout,  and  mingled  pray'rs 
Make  their  communion  sweet. 

6  ?Tis  the  same  pleasure  fills 

The  breast  in  worlds  above; 
Where  joy  like  morning-dew  distils, 
And  all  the  air  is  love. 


CIIATCITY.  171 

No.  221. — c.  Iff. 

1  THERE  is  a  gem  more  pearly  bright, 

More  dear  to  Mercy's  eve, 
Than  love's  sweet  star,  whose  mellow  light, 

First  cheers  the  ev'ning  sky; 
A  liquid  pearl,  that  glitters  where 

No  sorrows  now  intrude, 
A  richer  gem  than  monarchs  wear, 

The  tear  of  gratitude. 

2  But  ne'er  shall  narrow  love  of  self 

Invite  this  tribute  forth, 
Nor  can  the  sordid  slave  of  pelf 

Appreciate  its  worth; 
But  ye,  who  sooth  the  widow's  wo, 

And  give  the  orphan  food, 
For  you  this  liquid  pearl  shall  flowr, 

The  tear  of  gratitude. 

S  Ye  who  but  slake  an  infant's  thirst, 

In  heav'nly  Mercy's  name, 
Or  proffer  Penury  a  crust, 

The  sweet  reward  may  claim; 
Then  while  you  rove  life's  sunny  banks, 

With  sweetest  flow 'rets  strew'd, 
Still  may  you  claim  the  widow's  thanks, 

The  orphan's  gratitude. 

JVo.  222. — x.  Iff. 

1   0  LORD!  my  Saviour  and  my  King! 
Of  all  I  have  or  hope  the  spring! 
Send  down  thy  spirit  from  above 
And  warm  my  heart  with  holy  love. 


172  PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING. 

2  May  1  from  every  act  abstain 
That  gives  another  grief  or  pain; 
Still  may  I  feel  my  heart  inclin'd 
To  be  the  friend  of  all  mankind. 

S  Yea,  though  my  neighbour's  hate  I  prove, 
Still  let  me  vanquish  hate  with  love, 
Slow  to  resent  though  he  would  grieve; 
But  always  ready  to  forgive. 

4  Let  love  through  all  my  conduct  shine 
An  image  fair,  though  faint,  of  thine; 
Let  me  thy  humble  follower  prove, 
Almighty  Saviourl  God  of  love! 

JV*0.  223. — C.  M. 

PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING. 

1  JESUS,  1  love  thy  sacred  name; 

'Tis  music  to  my  ear; 
Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud, 
That  earth  and  heav'n  might  hear. 

2  Yes,  thou  art  precious  to  my  soul, 

My  transport  and  my  trust! 
Jewels  to  thee  are  gaudy  toys, 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3  All  my  capacious  pow'rs  can  wish 

In  thee  doth  richly  meet; 
Nor  to  mine  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 
Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 

4  Thy  grace  still  dwells  upon  my  heart, 

And  sheds  its  fragrance  there; 
The  noblest  balm  of  all  its  wounds, 
The  cordial  of  its  care! 


PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING,  173 

5  I  '11  speak  the  honours  of  thy  name, 
With  my  last  Lab'ring  breath; 
Then  speechless,  clasp  thee  in  mine  arms; 
The  antidote  of  death. 

JVfo.  224. — X.  If. 

1  SALVATION  doth  to  God  belong; 
His  pow'r  and  grace  shall  be  our  song: 
From  him  alone  all  mercies  flow; 

His  arm  alone  subdues  the  Foe! 

2  Then  praise  this  God,  who  bows  his  ear 
Propitious  to  his  people's  prayer; 

And  though  deliv'rance  he  may  stay, 
Yet  answers  still  in  his  own  day. 

3  O  may  thy  goodness  lead  our  land, 
Still  sav'd  by  thine  Almighty  hand, 
The  tribute  of  its  love  to  bring- 
To  thee,  our  Saviour  and  our  King; 

4  Till  ev'ry  public  temple  raise 

A  song  of  triumph  to  thy  praise; 
And  ev'ry  .peaceful  private  home 
To  thee  a  temple  shall  become. 

5  Still  be  it  our  supreme  delight 
To  walk  as  in  thy  glorious  sight; 
Still  in  thy  precepts  and  thy  fear, 
Till  life's  last  hour,  to  persevere. 

JVb.  225.— 7s. 
1  PRAISE  to  God,  immortal  praise, 
For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days; 
Bounteous  source  of  ev'ry  joy. 
Let  our  tongues  thy  praise  employ; 

Q2 


174  PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING. 

2  For  the  blessings  of  the  field, 
For  the  stores  the  gardens  yield, 
For  the  vine's  exalted  juice, 
For  the  gen'rous  olive's  use: 

S  Flocks  that  whiten  all  the  plain, 
Yellow  sheaves  of  ripen'd  grain, 
Clouds  that  drop  their  fatt'ning  dews, 
Suns  that  temp'rate  warmth  diffuse: 

4  All  that  Spring  with  bounteous  hand, 
Scatters  o'er  the  smiling  land: 

All  that  lib'ral  Autumn  pours 
From  her  rich  o'erflowing  stores: 

5  These  to  thee,  my  God  we  owe; 
Source  whence  all  our  blessings  flow; 
And  for  these,  my  soul  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

6  Yet  should  rising  whirlwinds  tear 
From  its  stem  the  rip'ning  ear; 
Should  the  fig-tree's  blasted  shoot 
Drop  her  green  untimely  fjuit; 

7  Should  the  vine  put  forth  no  more, 
Nor  the  olive  yield  her  store; 
Though  the  sick'ning  flocks  should  fall, 
And  the  herds  desert  the  stall; 

8  Should  thine  alter'd  hand  restrain 
The  early  and  the  latter  rain: 
Blast  each  op'ning  bud  of  joy, 
And  the  rising  year  destroy: 

9  Yet  to  thee  my  soul  should  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise; 
And  when  ev'ry  blessing's  flown, 
Love  thee — for  thyself  alone. 


PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING.  175 

JVo.  226.— l.  m. 

1  MY  God,  since  thou  hast  rais'd  me  up, 

Thee  I  '11  extol  with  thankful  voice: 
Restor'd  by  thine  Almighty  pow'r, 
With  fear  before  thee  I  '11  rejoice. 

2  With  troubles  worn,  with  pain  oppressed, 

To  thee  1  cried,  and  thou  didst  save; 
Thou  didst  support  my  sinking  hopes, 
My  life  didst  rescue  from  the  grave. 

3  Wherefore,  ye  saints!  rejoice  with  me, 

With  me  sing  praises  to  the  Lord; 
Call  all  his  goodness  to  your  mind, 
And  all  his  faithfulness  record. 

4  His  anger  is  but  short;  his  love, 

Which  is  our  life,  hath  certain  stay: 
Grief  may  continue  for  a  night, 
But  joy  returns  with  rising  day! 

5  Then  what  I  vow'd  in  my  distress, 

In  happier  hours  I  now  will  give, 
And  strive,  that  in  my  grateful  verse 
His  praises  may  for  ever  live. 

JVb.  227. — P.  M. 

1  LORD  of  life,  all  praise  excelling, 

Thou,  in  glory  unconfin'd, 
Deign'st  to  make  thy  humble  dwelling 
With  the  poor  of  humble  mind. 

2  As  thy  love,  through  all  creation, 

Beams  like  thy  diffusive  light; 
So  the  scorn'd  and  humble  station 
Shrinks  not  in  thine  equal  sight. 


176  PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING. 

3  Thus  thy  care,  for  all  providing, 

Warm'd  thy  faithful  prophet's  tongue; 
Who,  the  lot  of  all  deciding, 
To  thy  chosen  Israel  sung: 

4  "  When  thine  harvest  yields  thee  pleasure, 

Thou  the  golden  sheaf  shalt  bind; 
To  the  poor  belongs  the  treasure, 
Of  the  scattered  ears  behind." 

CHORUS. 

"  These  thy  God  ordains  to  bless 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless." 

5  When  thine  olives  still  increasing, 

Pour  their  plenty  o'er  the  plain; 
Grateful  thou  shalt  take  the  blessing, 
But  not  search  the  boughs  again." 
chorus.  "These,  &c." 

6  "When  thy  favour'd  vintage  flowing, 

Gladdens  the  autumnal  scene, 
Own  the  bounteous  hand  bestowing, 
But  thy  vines  the  poor  shall  glean." 
chorus.  "  These,  &c. 

7  Still  we  read  thy  word  declaring 

Mercy,  Lord,  thine  own  decree; 
Mercy,  ev'ry  sorrow  sharing, 

Warms  the  heart  resembling  thee. 

8  Still  the  orphan  and  the  stranger, 

Still  the  widow  owns  thy  care; 

Screen'd  by  thee  in  ev'ry  danger, 

Heard  by  thee  in  e\hy  pray'r. 

Hallelujah.  Jlmen. 


PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING.  177 

JVo.  228. — L.  M. 

1  SING  to  the  Lord,  who  loud  proclaims 
His  various  and  his  saving  names; 

O  may  they  not  be  heard  alone, 
But  by  our  sure  experience  known. 

2  The  great  Jehovah  be  ador'd, 
TV  eternal,  all-suflicient  Lord; 

Be  through  the  world,  most  high  confess'd, 
By  whom  'twas  form'd,  and  is  possess'd. 

3  Through  ev'ry  age,  his  gracious  ear 
Is  open  to  his  servant's  pray'r; 
Nor  can  one  humble  soul  complain 
That  he  hath  sought  his  God  in  vain. 

4  To  thee  our  souls  in  faith  arise, 
To  thee  we  lift  expecting  eyes; 
And  boldly  through  the  desert  tread, 
For  God  will  guard  where  God  shall  lead. 

JVb.  229. — P.  M. 

1  GLORY  to  God  on  high! 
Let  earth  and  skies  reply, 

Praise  ye  his  name; 
His  love  and  grace  adore, 
Who  all  our  sorrows  bore; 
Sing  aloud  evermore, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

2  Jesus,  our  Lord  and  God, 
Bore  sin's  tremendous  load, 

Praise  ye  his  name: 
Tell  what  his  arm  hath  done, 
What  spoils  from  death  he  won; 
Sing  his  great  name  alone; 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 


178  PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING. 

3  Join,  all  ye  ransom'd  race, 
Our  holy  Lord  to  bless; 

Praise  ye  his  name: 
In  him  we  will  rejoice, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise, 
Shouting  with  heart  and  voice, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

4  What  tho'  we  change  our  place, 
Yet  we  shall  never  cease 

Praising  his  name; 
To  him  our  songs  we  bring, 
Hail  him  our  gracious  King, 
And  without  ceasing  sing, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

JVb.  230.— p.  m. 

1  LET  all  the  earth  their  voices  raise, 
To  sing  a  lofty  psalm  of  praise, 

And  bless  the  great  Jehovah's  name; 
His  glory  let  the  heathen  know, 
His  wonders  to  the  nations  show, 

And  all  his  works  of  grace  proclaim. 

2  He  fram'd  the  globe,  he  spread  the  sky, 
And  all  the  shining  worlds  on  high; 

He  reigns  complete  in  glory  there; 
His  beams  are  majesty  and  light, 
His  glories,  how  divinely  bright! 

His  temple,  how  divinely  fair! 

3  Let  heav'n  be  glad,  let  earth  rejoice, 
Let  ocean  lift  its  roaring  voice, 

Proclaiming  loud,  "Jehovah  reigns!" 


FUAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING.  1  T9 

For  joy  let  fertile  vallies  sing, 
And  tuneful  groves  their  tribute  bring 
To  him  whose  power  the  world  sustains. 

4  Come,  the  great  day,  the  glorious  hour, 
When  earth  shall  own  his  sov'reign  pow'r, 

And  barb'rous  nations  fear  his  name; 
Then  shall  the  universe  confess 
The  beauty  of  his  holiness, 

And  in  his  courts  his  grace  proclaim. 

JV*o.  231. — c.  M. 

1  0  GOO,  my  grateful  soul  aspires 

To  magnify  thy  name! 
My  tongue,  with  cheerful  songs  of  praise, 
Shall  celebrate  thy  fame. 

2  Awake,  my  heart,  and  thou,  my  voice, 

Thy  willing  tribute  pay; 

And  let  a  hymn  of  sacred  joy 

Salute  the  op'ning  day. 

3  To  all  the  listening  world  around 

Thy  goodness  I  will  sing; 
Whilst  ev?ry  grateful  tongue  shall  join 
To  praise  th'  eternal  King: 

4  Because  thy  mercy's  boundless  height 

The  highest  heav'n  transcends; 
And  far  beyond  the  spreading  earth 
Thy  faithfulness  extends. 

5  Be  thou  exalted,  0  my  God, 

Above  the  starry  frame; 
And  let  the  world  with  one  consent 
Confess  thy  glorious  name. 


180  PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING. 

JVo.  232.— c.  m. 

1  THOU  Lord,  in  heav'n  hast  plac'd  thy  throne, 

Thy  kingdom  wide  extends; 
Thy  vast  dominion  shall  be  known 
To  earth's  remotest  ends. 

2  Ye  angels,  who  excel  in  might, 

And  wait  to  do  his  will, 
Bless  him,  whose  work  is  your  delight, 
Whose  pleasure  ye  fulfil. 
S  Ye  seraphs,  who  with  joy  obey 
The  orders  of  your  King, 
Attend  his  churches  when  they  pray, 
And  join  the  praise  they  sing. 

4  Whilst  all  his  works  his  praise  proclaim, 
O  let  my  heart  and  tongue 
Join  with  the  universal  frame, 
In  this  eternal  song! 

JVo.  233.— l.  m. 

1  ALMIGHTY  Lord,  to  thee  we  raise 

A  sacred  song  of  humble  praise; 
Thy  captive  Judah  thou  wilt  free, 
And  give  thine  Israel  liberty. 

2  *Tis  done,  our  sov'reign  Lord  and  King 

Doth  health  to  wounded  Israel  bring; 
Disorders  of  the  soul  are  heal'd, 
And  peace  and  truth  again  reveal'd. 

3  The  nations  all  around  shall  hear, 

And  Israel's  great  Redeemer  fear; 
Jerusalem  divinely  prove 

Jehovah  boundless  truth  and  love. 


PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING.  181 

4  Now  shall  the  voice  of  joy  arise, 

And  songs  of  gladness  reach  the  skies; 
The  name  of  Jesus  loud  be  sung, 
From  ev'ry  heart,  by  ev'ry  tongue. 

5  O  happy  church,  exalt  the  Lord, 
In  highest  strains  his  love  record; 
Your  sacrifice  of  praises  bring, 
And  hail  the  advent  of  your  King. 

JVfo.  234. — s.  M. 

1  TO  bless  thy  chosen  race, 

In  mercy,  Lord,  incline; 
And  cause  the  brightness  of  thy  face, 
On  all  thy  church  to  shine. 

2  That  so  thy  gracious  way 

May  thro'  the  world  be  known, 
Whilst  distant  lands  their  homage  pay, 
And  thy  salvation  own. 

S  Let  all  the  nations  join 
To  celebrate  thy  fame; 
Let  the  whole  world,  O  Lord,  combine, 
To  praise  thy  glorious  name, 
4  O  let  them  shout  and  sing, 
In  humble  pious  mirth! 
For  thou,  the  righteous  Judge  and  King, 
Shalt  govern  all  the  earth. 

JVo.  235.— s.  m. 

1  COME,  sound  his  praise  abroad, 

And  hymns  of  glory  sing! 

Jehovah  is  the  Sovereign  God, 

The  universal  Kin£.  R 


182  PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING. 

2  He  form'd  the  deeps  unknown; 

He  gave  the  seas  their  bound; 
The  wat'ry  worlds  are  all  his  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship  at  his  throne; 

Come,  bow  before  the  Lord. 
We  are  his  works  and  not  our  own; 
He  form'd  us  by  his  word. 

4  To-day  attend  his  voice, 

Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod; 
Come,  like  the  people  of  his  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God! 

JVb.  256.— P.  M. 

1  A  SONG  of  gratitude  begin, 

To  praise  the  God  who  saves  from  sin; 
Who  marks  the  penitential  tear 
And  deigns  the  contrite  sigh  to  hear; 
"Who  whispers  hope,  when  we  our  sins  deplore — 
«  Thy  God  condemns  thee  not—offend  no  more." 

2  But  ah!  such  love  can  ne'er  be  sung — 
Such  boundless  grace! — by  mortal  tongue; 
For  e'en  celestial  minstrels  deem 

Their  highest  skill  below  the  theme; 
Yet  mortals  can,  with  gratitude,  adore 
The  God  who  pardons  all  that  sin  no  more. 

3  Dear  Lord!  is  this  condition  all? 

To  fight  the  foes  that  wrought  our  fall? 
Thus  arm'd  with  hope,  I  '11  quell  a  host, 
Nor  let  so  cheap  a  heav'n  be  lost; 
O  then  repeat  the  sweet  assurance  o'er, 
"Thy  God  will  not  condemn  thee — sin  no  more." 


TIUISE  AND  THANKSGIVING,  183 

Au.  287.— l.  m. 

1  GREAT  God!  our  joyful  thanks  to  thee 
Shall,  like  thy  gifts,  continual  be: 

In  constant  streams  thy  bounty  flows. 
Nor  end  nor  interruption  knows. 

2  From  thee  our  comforts  all  arise, 

Our  num'rous  wants  thy  hand  supplies; 
Nor  can  we  ever,  Lord,  be  poor, 
'Who  live  on  thy  exhaustless  store. 

3  Deep,  Lord,  upon  our  thankful  breast 
Let  all  thy  favours  be  imprest; 
That  we  may  never  more  forget 
The  whole  or  any  single  debt. 

4  May  we  with  grateful  hearts  each  day 
For  all  thy  gifts  our  praises  pay; 
And  still  delighted  may  we  be, 

In  all  things  to  give  thanks  to  thee. 

•7NU  238. — c.  M. 

1  ALMIGHTY  Father!  gracious  Lord! 

Kind  guardian  of  my  days! 

Thy  mercies  let  my  heart  record 

In  songs  of  grateful  praise. 

2  In  life's  first  dawn,  my  tender  frame 

Was  thy  indulgent  care, 
Long  ere  I  could  pronounce  thy  name, 
Or  breathe  the  infant  pray'r. 

3  When  reason  with  my  stature  grew, 

How  weak  her  brightest  ray! 

How  little  of  my  God  I  knew! 

How  apt  from  thee  to  stray! 


184  PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING. 

4  Around  my  path  what  dangers  rose! 

What  snares  o'erspread  my  road! 
No  pow'r  could  guard  me  from  my  foes, 
But  my  Preserver,  God. 

5  When  life  hung  trembling  on  a  breath, 

'Twas  thy  unceasing  love 
That  sav'd  me  from  impending  death, 
And  bade  my  fears  remove. 

6  Lord,  though  this  mortal  frame  decays, 

And  earthly  comfort  flies; 
Complete  the  wonders  of  thy  grace, 
And  raise  me  to  the  skies. 

7  Then  shall  my  joyful  pow'rs  unite 

In  more  exalted  lays, 
And  join  the  happy  sons  of  light 
In  everlasting  praise. 

No,  239. — l.  m. 

TRIUMPHANT,  Lord!  thy  goodness  reigns 
Thro'  all  the  wide  celestial  plains; 
And  its  full  streams  redundant  flow 
Down  to  the  abodes  of  men  below. 

£  Thro'  nature's  works  thy  glories  shine; 
The  cares  of  Providence  are  thine; 
And  thou  hast  rais'd  within  our  frame 
A  fairer  temple  to  thy  name. 

3  O  give  to  every  human  heart 

To  taste  and  feel,  how  good  thou  art; 
With  grateful  love,  and  rev'rend  fear, 
To  know  how  blest  thy  children  are, 


1 


PRAISB  AND  THANKSGIVING.  185 

4  Lot  nature  burst  into  a  song: 

Ye  ecchoing  hills  the  notes  prolong! 
Earth,  seas,  and  stars,  your  anthems  raise, 
All  vocal  with  your  Maker's  praise! 

5  Join,  O  my  soul!  the  gen'ral  song; 
To  thee  its  sweetest  notes  belong, 
Blest  above  all  by  love  divine, 
To  praise  is  eminently  thine. 

JSTo.  240.— p.  m. 

1  THOU  pow'r  supreme,  by  whose  command 

we  live! 
The  grateful  tribute  of  our  praise  receive: 
To  thy  indulgence  we  our  being  owe, 
And  all  the  joys  which  from  that  being  flow. 

2  Thy  skill  our  elemental  clay  refin'd, 
And  all  its  various  parts  in  order  join'd; 
With  perfect  symmetry  compos'd  the  whole, 
And  Stamp 'd  thy  sacred  image  on  the  soul: 

3  A  soul  susceptible  of  endless  joy, 

Whose  frame  nor  force,  nor  time,  shall  e'er 

destroy; 
Which  shall  survive,  though  nature  claim  our 

breath, 
And  bid  defiance  to  the  darts  of  death. 

4  How  shall  our  hearts    their   grateful    sense 

reveal. 
When  all  the  energy  of  words  must  fail? 
O  may  its  influence  in  our  lives  appear, 
And  every  action  prove  our  thanks  sincere. 

R  2 


186  NATIVITY. 

JVo.  241.— c.  m. 

1  ALMIGHTY  Saviour!  God  of  love! 

My  Saviour  and  my  God! 
I  '11  sing  the  honours  of  thy  name, 
And  spread  thy  praise  abroad. 

2  In  ev'ry  period  of  my  life 

Thy  goodness  doth  appear: 
Thy  mercies  gild  the  transient  scene, 
And  crown  each  passing  year. 

5  In  all  these  mercies  may  my  soul 
Thy  love  and  wisdom  see, 
Nor  let  the  gifts  thy  hand  bestows 
Estrange  my  heart  from  thee. 

4  Through  ev'ry  changing  state  of  life, 

Each  bright,  each  clouded  scene, 
Give  me  a  meek  and  humble  mind, 
Still  equal  and  serene. 

5  Then  may  I  close  my  eyes  in  death, 

Free  from  all  anxious  fear: 

For  death  itself  is  life,  my  God! 

If  thou  art  with  me  there. 

JVb.  242. — c.  M. 

NATIVITY, 

1  WHILE  shepherds  watch'd  their  flocks  by 
night, 
Near  Bethle'm's  happy  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 


NATIVITY.  187 

2  "  Fear  not,"  said  he,  for  mighty  dread 

Had  Bciz'd  their  troubled  mind; 
"Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  1  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3  To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day 

Is  born,  of  David's  line, 
The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord; 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign: 

4  The  Heav'nly  Babe  you  there  shall  find, 

To  human  view  display 'd, 
All  meanly  wrapp'd  in  swathing  bands, 
And  in  a  manger  laid." 

5  Thus  spake  the  seraph,  and  forthwith 

Appear'd  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels  praising  God,  who  thus 
Address'd  their  joyful  song: 

6  "All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace, 
Good-will,  henceforth,  from  heav'n  to  men 
Begin,  and  never  cease." 

Ao.  2 IS.— c.  m. 

1  COME,  let  us  join  the  prophet's  song, 

For  lo,  our  God  appears, 
The  Saviour  waited  for  so  long, 
To  dry  his  children's  tears. 

2  This  is  the  day  the  bard  foresaw, 

When  joyful  tongues  should  sing, 
Behold  the  God  we  waited  for, 
Our  Saviour  and  our  Kins:. 


188      WORKS  OF  GOD  IN  NATURE. 

3  This  is  Jehovah,  come  to  save 

The  race  he  loves  so  well, 
The  Saviour  who  subdu'd  the  grave, 
And  triumph'd  over  hell. 

4  Then  with  united  heart  and  voice, 

Jehovah's  love  proclaim, 
In  his  salvation  loud  rejoice, 
For  Jesus  is  his  name. 

JVo.  244. — L.  M. 

WORKS  OF  GOD  IN  NATURE. 

1  THE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
With  ail  the  blue  ethereal  sky, 

And  spangled  heav'ns,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  Original  proclaim. 

2  Th'  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 
Does  his  Creator's  pow'r  display, 
And  publishes  to  ev'ry  land 

The  work  of  an  Almighty  hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  ev'ning  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wond'rous  tale; 
And  nightly  to  the  list'ning  earth, 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth: 

4  Whilst  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll, 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

5  What  though  in  solemn  silence  all, 
Move  round  this  dark  terrestrial  ball; 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amidst  their  radiant  orbs  be  found; 


WORKS  OF  GOD  IN  NATURE.      189 

6  In  Reason's  car  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice, 
For  ever  singing,  as  they  shine; 
*  The  Hand  that  made  us  is  divine." 

JVo.  245. — c.  m. 

1  THE  heav'ns  declare  thy  glory,  Lord, 
Which  that  alone  can  fill; 

The  firmament  and  stars  express 
Their  great  Creator's  skill, 

2  The  dawn  of  each  returning  day, 

Fresh  beams  of  knowledge  brings: 
And  from  the  dark  returns  of  night, 
Divine  instruction  springs. 

3  Their  powerful  language  to  no  realm 

Or  region  is  confin'd; 
'Tis  Nature's  voice,  and  understood 
Alike  by  all  mankind. 

4  Their  doctrine  does  its  sacred  sense 

Through  earth's  extent  display, 
Whose  bright  contents  the  circling  sun 
Does  round  the  world  convey. 

5  From  east  to  west,  from  west  to  east, 

This  restless  course  he  goes; 
And,  through  his  progress,  cheerful  light, 
And  vital  warmth  bestows, 

JVb.  246.— c.  M. 

1   HAIL,  great  Creator,  wise  and  good! 
To  thee  our  songs  we  raise, 
Nature,  thro'  all  her  various  scenes, 
Invites  us  to  thy  praise. 


190  WORKS  OF  GOD  IN  NATURE. 

2  At  morning,  noon,  and  ev'ning  mild, 

Fresh  wonders  strike  our  view; 
And  while  we  gaze,  our  hearts  exult, 
With  transports  ever  new. 

3  Thy  glory  beams  in  ev'ry  star, 

Which  gilds  the  gloom  of  night; 
And  decks  the  smiling  face  of  morn 
With  rays  of  cheerful  light. 

4  The  lofty  hill,  the  humble  lawn, 

With  countless  beauties  shine, 
The  silent  grove,  the  awful  shade, 
Proclaim  thy  pow'r  divine. 

5  Great  nature's  God!  still  may  these  scenes 

Our  serious  hours  engage! 
Still  may  our  grateful  hearts  consult 
Thy  works'  instructive  page! 

6  And  while,  in  all  thy  wond'rous  works, 

Thy  varied  love  we  see; 
Still  may  the  contemplation  lead 
Our  hearts,  0  God,  to  thee! 

JVo.  247.— c.  m. 

1  AVE  sing  th'  almighty  pow'r  of  God, 

Who  bade  the  mountains  rise, 
Who  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad, 
And  built  the  lofty  skies. 

2  We  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordain'd 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day; 
The  moon  shines  full  at  his  command, 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 


DIVINE  POWER.  191 

3  Wc  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

Who  fills  the  earth  with  food; 
Who  fornrd  his  creatures  by  a  word, 
And  then  pronounc'd  them  good. 

4  Lord,  how  thy  wonders  are  displayed, 

Where'er  we  turn  our  eyes; 
Whether  we  view  the  ground  we  tread, 
Or  gaze  upon  the  skies! 

5  There's  not  a  plant  nor  flow'r  below, 

But  makes  thy  glories  known; 
And  clouds  arise,  and  tempests  blow, 

By  order  from  thy  throne. 
G  Creation,  vast  as  it  may  be, 

Is  subject  to  thy  will. 
There  's  not  a  place,  where  we  can  flee, 

But  God  is  with  us  still. 

7  On  him  each  moment  we  depend; 
If  he  withdraw,  we  die. 
Oh  may  we  ne'er  that  God  offend, 
Who  is  for  ever  nigh! 

JVfo.  248.— i.  M. 

DIVINE  POWER. 

1  GOD  of  the  seas!  thine  awful  voice 
Bids  all  the  rolling  waves  rejoice; 
And  one  soft  word  of  thy  command 
Can  sink  them  silent  in  the  sand. 

2  The  smallest  fish  that  swims  the  seas 
Sportful,  to  thee  a  tribute  pays; 
And  largest  monsters  of  the  deep, 
At  thy  command,  or  rage  or  sleep. 


192  DIVINE  POWER. 

3  Thus,  is  thy  glorious  power  ador'd 
Among  the  wat'ry  nations,  Lord! 
Yet  men,  who  trace  the  dangerous  waves 
Forget  the  mighty  God  who  saves! 

JVo.  249. — c.  M. 

1  WHEN  we  are  rais'd  from  deep  distress, 

Our  God  deserves  our  song; 
We  take  the  pattern  of  our  praise 
From  Hezekiah's  tongue. 

2  The  gates  of  the  devouring  grave 

Are  open'd  wide  in  vain, 
If  he  that  holds  the  keys  of  death 
Command  them  fast  again. 

3  When  he  but  speaks  the  healing  word, 

Then  no  disease  withstands; 
Fevers  and  plagues  obey  the  Lord, 
And  fly  as  he  commands. 

4  If  half  the  strings  of  life  should  break, 

He  can  our  frame  restore, 
And  cast  our  sins  behind  his  back, 
And  they  are  found  no  more. 

5  To  him  I  cry'd,  "  Thy  servant  save, 

Thou  ever  good  and  just; 
Thy  pow'r  can  rescue  from  the  grave; 
Thy  pow'r  is  all  my  trust!'5 

6  He  heard,  and  sav'd  my  soul  from  death, 

And  dried  my  falling  tears: 
Now  to  his  praise  I  '11  spend  my  breath, 
Through  my  remaining  years. 


TRUST  AND  CONFIDENCE.  193 

JVb.  250.— x.  m. 

TRUST  AND  CONFIDENCE. 

NOW  may  the  God  of  grace  and  pow'r 
Attend  his  peopled  humble  cry; 

Defend  them  in  the  needful  hour, 
And  send  deliverance  from  on  high. 

In  his  salvation  is  our  hope, 

And  in  the  name  of  Israel's  God 
Our  troops  shall  lift  their  banners  up; 

Our  navies  spread  their  flags  abroad. 
Some  trust  in  horses  train'd  for  war, 

And  some  of  chariots  make  their  boasts; 
Our  surest  expectations  are 

From  thee,  the  Lord  of  heav'nly  hosts! 
4  Then  save  us,  Lord,  from  slavish  fear, 

And  let  our  trust  be  firm  and  strong, 
"Till  thy  salvation  shall  appear, 

And  hymns  of  peace  conclude  our  song. 

JVb.  251. — L.  M. 

1  AY  HEN  danger,  wo,  or  death  is  nigh, 
Past  mercies  teach  me  where  to  fly; 
Thine  arm,  almighty  God,  can  aid, 
When  sickness  grieves  and  pains  invade. 

2  To  all  the  various  helps  of  art 
Kindly  thy  healing  pow'r  impart; 
Bethesda's  bath  refused  to  save, 
Unless  an  angel  bless'd  the  wave. 

S 


194  TRUST  AND  CONFIDENCE. 

3  All  med'cines  act  by  thy  decree, 
Receive  commission  all  from  thee: 

And  not  a  plant,  which  spreads  the  plains, 
But  teems  with  health  when  heav'n  ordains. 

4  Cla}r  and  Siloam's  pool,  we  find, 

At  heav'n's  command  restored  the  blind; 
And  Jordan's  waters  hence  were  seen 
To  wash  a  Sjrrian  leper  clean. 

5  But  grant  me  nobler  favours  still, 
Grant  me  to  know  and  do  thy  will: 
Purge  my  foul  soul  from  ev'ry  stain, 
And  save  me  from  eternal  pain. 

6  Can  such  a  wretch  for  pardon  sue! 
My  crimes,  my  crimes  arise  in  view, 
Arrest  my  trembling  tongue  in  pray'r, 
And  pour  the  horrors  of  despair. 

7  But  thou,  regard  my  contrite  sighs, 
My  torturd  breast,  my  streaming  eyes; 
To  me  thy  boundless  love  extend, 

My  God,  my  Father,  and  my  Friend. 

8  What  arrows  pierce  so  deep  as  sin? 
What  venom  gives  such  pain  within? 
Thou  great  Physician  of  the  soul, 
Rebuke  my  pangs,  and  make  me  whole. 

9  0!  if  I  trust  thy  sovereign  skill, 
And  bow  submissive  to  thy  will, 
Sickness  and  death  shall  both  agree 
To  bring  me.  Lord,  at  last  to  thee. 


TRUST  AND  CONFIDENCE.  195 

No.  252.— x.  m. 

1  LORD  in  thy  great,  thy  glorious  name, 

I  place  my  hope,  my  only  trust; 
Save  me  from  sorrow,  guilt  and  shame, 
Thou  ever  gracious,  ever  just. 

2  Thou  art  my  Rock,  thy  name  alone 

The  fortress  where  my  hopes  retreat; 
O  make  thy  power  and  mercy  known; 
To  safety  guide  my  wand'ring  feet! 

3  To  thy  kind  hand,  all  gracious  Lord, 

My  soul  I  cheerfully  resign; 
My  Saviour  God,  I  trust  thy  word, 
For  truth,  immortal  truth,  is  thine. 

4  Blest  be  the  Lord,  for  ever  blest, 

Whose  mercy  bids  my  fear  remove; 
The  sacred  walls,  which  guard  my  rest, 
Are  Jus  almighty  pow'r  and  love. 

5  Ye  humble  souls,  who  seek  his  face, 

Let  sacred  courage  fill  yoiir  heart; 
Hope  in  the  Lord,  and  trust  his  grace 
And  he  will  heav'nly  strength  impart. 

No.  253.— c.  if. 

1  LET  faith  suppress  each  rising  fear, 

Each  anxious  doubt  exclude; 
My  Makers  will  has  placed  me  here, 
A  Maker  wise  and  good. 

2  He  to  my  ev'ry  trial  knows 

Its  just  restraints  to  give; 
Attentive  to  behold  my  woes, 
And  faithful  to  relieve. 


196  TRUST  AND  CONFIDENCE. 

3  Then  why  thus  heavy,  O  my  soul? 

Say,  why  distrustful  stiil? 
Thy  thoughts  with  vain  impatience  roll 
O'er  scenes  of  future  ill! 

4  Tho'  griefs  unnumbered  throng  thee  round, 

Still  in  thy  God  confide; 
Whose  finger  marks  the  seas  their  bound, 
And  curbs  the  rolling  tide. 

JVo.  254,— L.  M. 

1  MY  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  springs 

Of  boundless  love,  and  grace  unknown, 
Hide  me  beneath  thy  spreading  wings, 
'Till  the  dark  cloud  be  overblown. 

2  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God! 

Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dwell; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

3  My  heart  is  fix'd,  my  song  shall  raise 

Immortal  honours  to  thy  name; 
Awake,  my  tongue,  to  sound  his  praise, 
My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame. 

4  High  o'er  the  earth  his  mercy  reigns, 

And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sky; 
His  truth  to  endless  years  remains, 
When  lower  worlds  dissolve  and  die. 

JVo.  9,55. — s.  M. 

1  TO  God  I  lift  my  eyes, 
My  trust  is  in  his  name; 
And  they  whose  hope  on  him  relies, 
Shall  never  suffer  shame. 


TRUST  AND  CONFIDENCE.  197 

2  From  the  first  dawning  light 

Till  the  dark  evening's  shade, 
For  thy  salvation,  Lord,  I  wait, 
And  ask  thy  heavenly  aid. 

3  Thro'  all  the  ways  of  God, 

Both  truth  and  mercy  shine, 
To  those  who  with  religious  hearts 
To  his  blest  will  incline. 

4  He  those  in  safety  guides 

Who  his  direction  seek, 
And  in  his  sacred  paths  will  lead 
The  humble  and  the  meek. 

JVu.  256. — c.  m. 

1  I  'M  not  asham'd  to  own  my  Lord, 

Or  to  defend  his  cause, 
Maintain  the  honour  of  his  word, 
The  glory  of  his  cross. 

2  Jesus,  my  God,  I  know  his  name; 

His  name  is  all  my  trust; 
Nor  will  he  put  my  soul  to  shame, 
Nor  let  my  hope  be  lost. 

3  Firm  as  his  throne  his  promise  stands, 

And  he  can  well  secure 
What  I  've  committed  to  his  hands, 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 

JVb.  257.— s.  M. 

1  MY  soul  with  joy  attend, 

While  Jesus  silence  breaks, 

No  angel's  harp  such  music  yields 

As  what  my  shepherd  speaks. 


198  TRUST  AND  CONFIDENCE. 

2  "  I  know  m  y  sheep,"  he  cries, 

"My  soul  approves  them  well, 
Vain  is  the  treach'rous  world's  disguise, 
And  vain  the  rage  of  hell. 

3  I  freely  feed  them  now, 

With  tokens  of  my  love, 
But  richer  pastures  I  prepare 
And  sweeter  streams  above." 

4  Enough,  my  gracious  Lord; 

Let  faith  triumphant  cry, 
My  heart  can  on  this  promise  live, 
Can  on  this  promise  die. 

JVo.  £58.— c.  m. 

1  FOR  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 

My  Saviour  and  my  shield! 
He  sends  his  Spirit  with  his  word, 
To  arm  me  for  the  field. 

2  When  all  my  foes  their  force  unite, 

He  makes  my  soul  his  care; 
Instructs  me  in  the  heav'nly  fight, 
And  guards  me  thro'  the  war. 

3  A  friend  and  helper  so  divine, 

My  fainting  hope  shall  raise, 
He  makes  the  glorious  vict'ry  mine, 
And  his  shall  be  the  praise. 

JVo.  259.— l.  m. 

1  TEACH  me,  O  teach  me,  Lord!  thy  way; 
That  to  my  life's  remotest  day, 
By  thy  unerring  precepts  led, 
My  feet  thy  heav'nly  paths  may  tread. 


TRUST  AND  CONFIDENCE.  199 

2  Inform'd  by  thee,  with  sacred  awe 
My  heart  shall  meditate  thy  law; 
And,  with  celestial  wisdom  fill'd, 
To  thee  a  pure  obedience  yield. 

3  Give  me  to  know  thy  will  aright, 
Thy  will,  my  glory  and  delight; 
That,  rais'd  above  the  world,  my  mind 
In  thee  its  highest  good  may  find. 

4  O  turn  from  vanity  mine  eye: 

To  me  thy  quick'ning  strength  supply; 
And  with  thy  promis'd  mercy  cheer 
A  heart  devoted  to  thy  fear. 

JVo.  260.— c.  m. 

1  OH!  how  my  fears  the  dangers  move 

That  virtue's  path  inclose! 
While  I  the  wise  pursuit  approve 
Alas!  what  toils  oppose! 

2  For  see,  ah  see!  while  yet  her  ways 

With  doubtful  step  I  tread, 
The  powers  of  darkness  terrors  raise 
And  snares  delusive  spread. 

3  Oh!  how  shall  I  with  heart  prepar'd 

Those  terrors  learn  to  meet? 
How  from  the  thousand  snares,  to  guard, 
And  to  restrain  my  feet? 

4  But  why  art  thou  cast  down,  my  soul? 

Say,  why  distrustful  still? 
Thy  thoughts  with  vain  impatience  roll 
O'er  scenes  of  future  ill. 


200  MORNING  HYMN. 

5  Let  faith  suppress  each  rising  fear, 

Each  anxious  doubt  exclude: 
Thy  Maker's  will  hath  plac'd  thee  here, 
Thy  Maker,  wise  and  good. 

6  He  to  thy  ev'ry  trial  knows 

Its  just  restraints  to  give, 
Attentive  to  behold  thy  woes, 
And  faithful  to  relieve. 

JVo.  261.— c.  m. 

1  My  soul,  triumphant  in  the  Lord, 

Shall  tell  its  joys  abroad, 
And  march  with  holy  vigour  on, 
Supported  by  its  God. 

2  Thro'  all  the  winding  maze  of  life. 

His  hand  hath  been  my  guide; 
And  in  that  long  experienc'd  care 
My  heart  shall  still  confide. 

S  His  grace  through  all  the  desert  flows, 
An  unexhausted  stream: 
That  grace  in  Zion's  sacred  mount, 
Shall  be  my  endless  theme. 

■JVo.  262.— i.  if. 
MORNING  HYMN. 

1  AWAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  course  of  duty  run; 
Shake  oft"  dull  sloth,  and  early  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 


MORNING  HYMN.  201 

2  Redeem  thy  mispent  time  that 's  past; 
And  live  this  day,  as  'twere  thy  last: 
T'  improve  thy  talents  take  due  caie; 
'Gainst  the  great  day  thyself  prepare. 

3  Let  all  thy  converse  be  sincere, 

Thy  conscience,  as  the  noon-day,  clear: 
Think,  how  th'  all-seeing  God  thy  ways 
And  all  thy  secret  thoughts  surveys. 

4  Wake,  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart, 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part: 
Who  all  night  long  unwearied  sing 
Glo(^y  to  thee,  eternal  King. 

5  I  wake,  I  wake,  ye  heav'nly  choir! 
May  your  devotion  me  inspire; 
That  I  like  you  my  age  may  spend, 
Like  you  may  on  my  God  attend. 

6  May  I  like  you  in  God  delight; 
Have  all  day  long  my  God  in  sight; 
Perform  like  you  my  Maker's  will: 
O!  may  I  never  more  do  ill. 

7  Glory  to  thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refresh'd  me  while  I  slept: 
Grant,  Lord,  when  from  this  life  I  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake. 

8  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew; 
Dispel  my  sins  as  morning  dew; 

Guard  my  first  spring  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 


£02  MORNING  HYMN. 

9  Direct,  controul,  suggest  this  day, 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say; 
That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 


JVb.  263.— c.  M. 

1  LORD,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 

My  voice  ascending  high; 
To  thee  will  I  address  my  pray'r, 
To  thee  direct  mine  eye. 

• 

2  Thou  art  a  God  before  whose  sight 

The  wicked  shall  not  stand; 

Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  thy  delight, 

Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

3  But  to  thy  house  will  I  resort, 

To  taste  thy  mercies  there; 
I  will  frequent  thine  holy  court, 
And  worship  in  thy  fear. 

4  0  may  thy  spirit  guide  my  feet, 

In  ways  of  truth  and  grace; 
Make  every  path  of  duty  straight 
And  plain  before  my  face! 

5  The  men  who  love  and  fear  thy  name, 

Shall  see  their  hopes  fulfill'd; 
The  mighty  God  will  compass  them 
With  favour,  as  a  shield. 


EVENING  I1YMX.  203 

JVo.  264.— x.  m. 
EVENING  HYMN. 

1  GLORY  to  thee,  my  God!  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light; 
Keep  me,  0  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Under  thine  own  Almighty  wings. 

2  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
With  joy  behold  eternal  day. 

3  0  may  my  soul  on  thee  repose, 

And  with  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close, 
Sleep  that  may  me  more  active  make 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 

4  When  restless  in  the  night  I  lie, 

My  soul  with  heav'nly  thoughts  supply, 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
No  pow'rs  of  darkness  me  molest. 

5  Let  my  blest  guardians,  whilst  I  sleep, 
Their  watchful  stations  near  me  keep; 
My  heart  with  love  celestial  till, 

And  guard  me  from  th'  approach  of  ill. 

6  Lord!  let  my  soul  for  ever  share 
The  bliss  of  thy  paternal  care; 

?Tis  heav'n  on  earth,  'tis  heav'n  above, 
To  see  thy  face,  and  sing  thy  love. 

7  Should  death  itself  my  sleep  invade, 
Why  should  I  be  of  death  afraid? 
Protected  by  thy  saving  arm, 

Tho'  he  may  strike,  he  cannot  harm. 


204  DIVINE  INFLUENCE. 

8  For  death  is  life,  and  labour,  rest, 
If  with  thy  gracious  presence  blest; 
Then  welcome  sleep,  or  death  to  me, 
I'm  still  secure,  for  still  with  thee. 

No.  265. — l.  m. 

DIVINE  INFLUENCE. 

1  AS  showers  on  meadows  newly  mown, 
Our  God  shall  send  his  spirit  down; 
Eternal  source  of  grace  divine, 
What  soul -refreshing  drops  are  thine. 

2  Lands,  which  beneath  a  burning  sky 
Have  long  been  desolate  and  dry, 
Th'  effusions  of  his  love  shall  share 
And  sudden  life  and  verdure  wear. 

3  The  dews  and  rains  in  all  their  store, 
Wat'ring  the  pastures  o'er  and  o'er, 
Are  not  so  copious  as  that  grace 
Which  sanctities  and  saves  our  race. 

4  As  in  soft  silence  vernal  showers 
Descend  and  cheer  the  fainting  flowers; 
So  in  the  secrecy  of  love, 

Falls  the  blest  influence  from  above. 

5  That  heav'nly  influence  let  me  find, 
In  holy  silence  of  the  mind; 

Whilst  ev'ry  grace  maintains  its  bloom, 
Diffusing  wide  its  rich  perfume. 

6  Nor  let  these  blessings  be  confinM 
To  me,  but  pour'd  on  all  mankind; 
Till  all  the  wastes  in  verdure  rise, 
And  a  new  Eden  bless  our  eyes. 


THE  LORDfS  FRAYER.  205 

JVo.  266.— c.  if. 

1  THINE  influence,  Lord!  is  felt 

Through  nature's  ample  round; 
In  Heav'n,  on  earth,  through  air  and  skies, 
Thine  energy  is  found. 

2  Blest  Saviour!  grant  thine  aid 

To  guide  our  doubtful  way; 
Thy  truth  shall  scatter  ev'ry  cloud 
And  make  a  glorious  day. 

3  Supported  by  thy  power, 

We  '11  do  and  bear  thy  will 
Thine  aid  shall  make  each  burden  light, 
And  every  murmur  still. 

J\V.  267.— c.  M. 
THE  LORD'S  PRAYER. 

1  FATHER  of  all!  Eternal  Mind! 

Thou  great  and  good  alone! 
Thy  children,  form'd  and  bless'd  by  thee, 
Approach  thy  sacred  throne. 

2  Thy  name  in  hallow'd  strains  be  sung! 

We  join  the  solemn  praise, 
To  thy  great  name  with  heart  and  tongue, 
Our  cheerful  homage  raise. 

3  Thy  righteous,  mild,  and  equal  reign, 

Let  ev'ry  being  own, 
And  in  our  minds,  thy  work  divine, 
Erect  thy  gracious  throne. 

4  As  angels,  round  thy  seat  above, 

Thy  blest  commands  fulfil, 
So  may  thy  creatures  here  below 
Perform  thy  heav'nly  will.  T 


£06  DIVINE  GOODNESS. 

5  On  thee  we  day  by  clay  depend; 

Our  daily  wants  supply; 
And  feed  with  truth  and  virtue  pure, 
Our  souls  which  never  die. 

6  Extend  thy  grace  to  ev'ry  fault, 

And  let  thy  love  forgive; 
Teach  us  divine  forgiveness  too, 
Nor  let  resentment  live. 

7  Where  tempting  snares  beset  the  way, 

Permit  us  not  to  tread; 
Avert  the  threatening  evil  near, 
From  our  unguarded  head. 

8  Thy  sacred  name  we  thus  adore, 

And  bow  before  th}r  throne; 
For  kingdom,  pow'r  and  glory,  Lord, 
Belong  to  thee  alone. 

JVo.  268.— c.  M. 

DIVINE  GOODNESS. 

1  GREAT  is  the  Lord!  our  souls  adore, 

We  wonder  while  we  praise; 
Thy  pow'r,  what  creature  can  explore, 
Or  equal  honours  raise! 

2  Thy  name  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue, 

While  suns  shall  set  and  rise; 
And  tune  my  everlasting  song 
In  realms  beyond  the  skies. 

3  How  large  thy  tender  mercies  are! 

How  wide  thy  grace  extends! 
On  thy  beneficence  and  care 
The  universe  depends. 


DIVINE  GOODNESS.  207 

4  To  thee,  O  Lord,  for  daily  meat, 

Thy  creatures  lift  their  eyes; 
On  thee,  their  common  Father,  wait, 
From  thee  receive  supplies. 

5  Thy  sovereign  bounty  freely  gives 

From  thine  exhaustless  store; 
And  universal  nature  lives 
On  thy  sustaining  pow'r. 

6  Holy  and  just  in  all  its  ways, 

Is  Providence  divine; 
In  all  thy  works  immortal  rays 
Of  pow'r  and  goodness  shine. 

JVb.  269.— L.  Mv 

1  THY  mercy,  Lord,  my  only  hope, 

The  highest  orb  of  heav'n  transcends; 
Thy  sacred  truth's  unmeasured  scope 
Above  the  spreading  skies  extends. 

2  Thy  justice  like  the  hills  remains, 

Unfathom'd  depths  thy  judgments  are; 
Thy  providence  the  world  sustains, 
The  whole  creation  is  thy  care. 

S  Since  of  thy  goodness  all  partake, 

With  what  assurance  should  the  just 
Thy  sheltering  wings  their  refuge  make, 
And  saints  to  thy  protection  trust! 

4  Such  guests  shall  to  thy  courts  be  led, 
To  banquet  on  thy  love's  repast: 
And  drink,  as  from  the  fountain  head, 
Of  joys  that  shall  for  ever  last. 


208  DIVINE  GOODNESS. 

5  Then  let  thy  saints  thy  favour  gain, 
To  upright  hearts  thy  truth  display; 
With  thee  the  springs  of  life  remain, 
Thy  presence  is  eternal  day, 

JVo.  270.— c.  m. 

1  TO  thee,  my  God,  my  days  are  known; 

My  soul  enjoys  the  thought; 
My  actions  all  before  thee  lie, 
Nor  are  my  wants  forgot. 

2  Each  secret  wish  devotion  breathes, 

Is  vocal  to  thine  ear; 
And  all  my  walks  of  daily  life 
Before  thine  eyes  appear. 

3  The  vacant  hour,  the  active  scene, 

Thy  mercy  shall  approve; 

And  ev'ry  pang  of  sympathy, 

And  ev'ry  care  of  love. 

4  Each  golden  hour  of  beaming  light, 

Is  gilded  by  thy  rays; 
And  dark  affliction's  midnight  gloom 
A  present  God  surveys. 

5  Full  in  thy  view  thro'  life  I  pass, 

And  in  thy  view  I  die; 
Lord!  when  all  mortal  bonds  shall  break, 
May  I  still  find  thee  nigh. 

JVo.  271.— c.  m. 

1  THY  ceaseless,  unexhausted  love, 
Unmerited  and  free, 
Delights  our  evil  to  remove, 
And  help  our  misery. 


LOVE  AND   FEAU  OF  GOD.  209 

2  Thou  waitest  to  be  gracious  still; 
Thou  dost  with  sinners  bear; 

That)  savM,  we  may  thy  goodness  feel, 

And  all  thy  grace  declare. 
5  Thy  goodness  and  thy  truth,  to  me, 

To  ev'ry  soul  abound: 
A  vast  unfathomable  sea, 

Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd. 

4  Its  streams  the  whole  creation  reach, 

So  plenteous  is  the  store; 
Enough  for  all,  enough  for  each, 
Enough  for  evermore. 

5  Faithful,  O  Lord,  thy  mercies  are, 

A  rock,  which  cannot  move: 
A  thousand  promises  declare 
Thy  constancy  of  love. 

6  Throughout  the  universe  it  reigns, 

Unalterably  sure; 
And  while  the  truth  of  God  remains, 
His  goodness  must  endure. 

No.  272. — L.  M. 

LOVE  AND  FEAR  OF  GOD. 

1  HOW  blest  are  they,  0  gracious  Lord, 
Who  fear  thy  name  and  hear  thy  word! 
With  such  thy  dwelling  is,  on  those, 
Thy  peace  its  joy  divine  bestows. 

2  Thy  wisdom  guides,  thy  pow'r  defends 
Their  life,  till  life  its  journey  ends; 
Death  shall  convey  them  to  thy  seat, 
AVhere  all  thy  saints  in  glory  meet.      T  2 


210  LOVE  AND  TEAR  OF  GOD. 

3  0  that  my  soul  with  awful  sense 
Of  thy  transcendent  excellence, 
May  close  the  day,  the  day  begin, 
Watchful  against  each  darling  sin! 

4  Never,  O  never  from  my  heart 
May  this  great  principle  depart! 
But  act  with  unabating  pow'r, 
Within  me,  to  my  latest  hour. 


JVo.  273.— C.  M. 

1  HAPPY  the  heart  where  graces  reign, 

Where  love  inspires  the  breast, 
Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train; 
And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 

2  Knowledge,  alas,  'tis  all  in  vain, 

And  all  in  vain  our  fear; 
Our  stubborn  sins  will  fight  and  reign, 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

3  5Tis  love  that  makes  our  cheerful  feet, 

In  sweet  obedience  move; 
The  devils  know  and  tremble  too, 
But  Satan  cannot  love. 

4  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings, 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease; 
Tis  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  strings, 
In  the  sweet  realms  of  bliss. 


THE  NEW  JERUSALEM.  211 

JVo.  274.— all  7s. 
THE  NEW  JERUSALEM. 

1  RICH  in  mercy,  Jesus  reigns, 

Heaven  owns  no  other  king; 
Crown  him,  mortals,. in  your  strains, 

While  his  matchless  grace  you  sing. 
Angels  wake  their  loftier  lays, 

Kindled  from  celestial  fires; 
Humbler  spirits  bid  his  praise 

Sweetly  flow  from  silver  lyres. 

2  Mortals!  catch  the  pleasing  strain, 

Gratitude  demands  the  song — 
Jesus  builds  his  Church  again, 

Where  your  Babel  stood  so  long. 
Truth  divine  her  wall  supports, 

Love  has  pav'd  her  streets  of  gold; 
Jasper  towers,  and  crystal  courts, 

Gates  of  pearl,  that  never  fold. 

3  Pilgrims!  enter,  and  rejoice — 

Here  your  Saviour  holds  his  throne; 
'Tis  the  City  of  his  choice, 

?Tis  the  Church  he  calls  his  own. 
Precious  gems  on  every  side, 

Ileight'ning  all  her  heav'nly  charms — 
>Tis  the  Lamb's  celestial  Bride, 

Smiling  in  her  Husband's  arms. 

JVo.  275. — c.  M. 

1  LO  what  a  glorious  sight  appears 
To  our  believing  eyes; 
The  earth  and  seas  are  past  away, 
And  the  old  rolling  skies! 


212  THE  GOSPEL  JUEIXEE. 

2  From  the  third  heav'n,  where  God  resides, 

That  holy,  happy  place, 
The  New  Jerusalem  comes  down, 
Adorn'd  with  shining  grace. 

3  Attending  angels  shout  for  joy, 

And  the  bright  armies  sing, 

"  Mortals,  behold  the  sacred  seat 

"Of  your  descending  King." 

JVo.  276.— L.  M. 
THE  GOSPEL  JUBILEE. 

1  LOUD  let  the  tuneful  trumpet  sound, 
And  spread  the  joyful  tidings  round; 
Let  ev'ry  soul  with  transport  hear, 
And  hail  the  Lord's  accepted  year. 

2  Ye  debtors,  whom  he  gives  to  know, 
That  you  ten  thousand  talents  owe, 
When  humbled  at  his  feet  you  fall, 
Your  gracious  Lord  forgives  them  all. 

3  The  rich  inheritance  of  heav'n, 

Your  joy,  your  crown,  are  freely  giv'n; 

Fair  Salem  your  arrival  waits, 

With  golden  streets  and  pearly  gates. 

4  Her  blest  inhabitants  no  more 
Bondage  and  poverty  deplore; 

No  debt  but  love  immensely  great, 
Whose  joy  still  rises  with  the  debt. 

5  0  happy  souls,  who  know  the  sound! 
God's  light  shall  all  their  steps  surround, 
And  show  that  jubilee  begun, 

Which  through  eternal  years  shall  run. 


SELF  EXAMINATION.  213 

No.  277. — 1.  M. 
SELF  EXAMINATION. 

1  MY  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee; 
Amidst  ten  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  AVhy  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  degrade  my  heav'nly  birth? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  let  my  God,  my  Saviour  go? 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense, 
Thy  sov'reign  word  can  draw  me  thence; 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine, 

And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

4  Be  earth,  with  all  her  scenes  withdrawn; 
Let  noise  and  vanity  be  gone; 

In  secret  silence  of  the  mind, 

My  heav'n,  and  there  my  God  I  find. 

JVo.  278.— l.  m. 

1  THOU  vain  intruding  world,  depart! 
No  more  allure  or  vex  my  heart; 
Let  ev'ry  vanity  be  gone, 

I  would  be  peaceful  and  alone. 

2  Here  let  me  search  my  inmost  mind, 
And  try  its  real  state  to  find; 

The  secret  springs  of  thought  explore 
And  call  my  words  and  actions  o'er. 

3  Search,  gracious  God!  my  inmost  heart, 
And  light,  and  hope,  and  joy  impart; 
From  guilt  and  error  set  me  free, 

And  guide  me  safe  to  heav'n  and  thee. 


214  TE  DEUM. — DEVOTION. 

No.  279.— c.  m. 
TE  DEUM. 

1  0  GOD,  we  praise  thee,  and  confess, 

That  thou  the  only  Lord 
And  everlasting  Father  art, 
By  all  the  earth  ador'd. 

2  To  thee  all  angels  cry  aloud, 

To  thee  the  pow'rs  on  high 
Both  Cherubim  and  Seraphim, 

Continually  do  cry: 
S  0  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Whom  heav'nly  hosts  obey, 
The  world  is  with  the  glory  fill'd 

Of  thy  majestic  sway. 

4  The  apostles'  glorious  company, 

And  prophets  crown'd  with  light, 
With  all  the  martyrs  noble  host, 
Thy  constant  praise  recite. 

5  The  holy  church  throughout  the  world, 

O  Lord  confesses  thee, 

That  thou  eternal  Father  art, 

Of  boundless  majesty. 

No.  280.— c.  m. 

DEVOTION. 

I 

1  WHILST  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Pow'r, 

Be  my  vain  wishes  still'd; 

And  may  this  consecrated  hour 

With  better  hopes  be  fill'd. 


DEVOTION.  215 

2  Thy  love  the  po\v*r  of  thought  bestow'd, 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar; 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flow'd; 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see! 
Each  blessing  's  to  my  soul  more  dear, 
Because  conferral  by  thee. 

4  In  ev'ry  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  ev'ry  pain  1  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  pray'r. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favour'd  hour 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill: 
Resign'd  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  gath'ring  storms  shall  see; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear: 
That  heart  will  rest  on  thee! 

No.  281.— c.  M. 

1  YE  little  flock  whom  Jesus  feeds, 

Dismiss  your  anxious  cares; 
Look  to  the  shepherd  of  your  souls, 
And  smile  away  your  fears. 

2  Though  wolves  and  lions  prowl  around, 

His  staff  is  your  defence: 
'Midst  sands  and  rocks  your  shepherd's  voice 
Calls  streams  and  pastures  thence. 


216  ZEAL. 

3  Your  Father  doth  a  kingdom  give, 

And  give  it  with  delight; 
His  feeblest  child  his  love  shall  call 
To  triumph  in  his  sight. 

4  For  all  we  hope  and  now  enjoy, 

We  bless  a  Saviour's  name; 
Nor  shall  that  stroke  disturb  the  song 
Which  breaks  this  mortal  frame. 

No.  £82.— c.  M. 
ZEAL. 

1  ZEAL  is  the  pure  and  heav'nly  flame 

The  fire  of  love  supplies; 
Whilst  that  which  often  bears  the  name, 
Is  self,  but  in  disguise. 

2  True  zeal  is  merciful  and  mild, 

Can  pity  and  forbear; 
The  false  is  headstrong,  fierce  and  wild, 
And  breathes  revenge  and  war. 

3  While  zeal  for  truth  the  Christian  warms, 

He  knows  the  worth  of  peace; 
But  self  contends  for  names  and  forms, 
Its  party  to  increase. 

4  Zeal  has  attained  its  highest  aim, 

Its  end  is  satisfy'd, 
If  sinners  love  the  Saviour's  name, 
Nor  seeks  it  aught  beside. 

5  But  self,  however  well  employ'd. 

Has  its  own  ends  in  view; 
And  says,  as  boasting  Jehu  cried, 
"  Come,  see  what  I  can  do." 


BEATITUDES.  217 

6  This  idol  self,  0  Lord,  dethrone, 
And  from  our  hearts  remove, 
And  let  no  zeal  by  us  be  shown 
But  that  which  springs  from  love. 

No.  285.— l.  m. 

BEATITUDES. 

1  BLESS'D  are  the  humble  souls,  who  see 
Their  ignorance  and  poverty: 
Treasures  of  grace  to  them  are  giv'n, 
And  crowns  of  joy  laid  up  in  heav'n. 

2  Bless'd  are  the  men  of  broken  heart, 
Who  mourn  for  sin  with  inward  smart; 
For  them  divine  compassion  flows, 

A  healing  balm  for  all  their  woes. 

3  Bless'd  are  the  meek,  who  stand  afar 
From  rage  and  passion,  noise  and  war: 
God  will  secure  their  peaceful  state, 
And  plead  their  cause  against  the  great. 

4  Bless'd  are  the  souls  who  thirst  for  grace, 
Hunger  and  long  for  righteousness: 
They  shall  be  well  supplied  and  fed 
With  living  streams  and  living  bread. 

5  Bless'd  are  the  men,  whose  hearts  still  move 
And  melt  with  sympathy  and  love; 

They  shall  themselves  from  God  obtain 
Like  sympathy  and  love  again. 

6  Bless'd  are  the  pure,   whose  earths  are  clean 
From  the  defiling  pow'r  of  sin: 

With  endless  pleasure  they  shall  see 
A  God  of  spotless  purity.  U 


21B  FAITH. 

7  Bless'd  are  the  men  of  peaceful  life, 
Who  quench  the  coals  of  growing  strife: 
They  shall  be  call'd  the  heirs  of  bliss, 
The  sons  of  God,  the  God  of  peace. 

8  Bless'd  are  the  suff'rers  who  partake 
Of  pain  and  shame  for  Jesus'  sake: 
Their  souls  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord, 
Glory  and  joy  are  their  reward. 

JVo.  284.— l.  m. 

FAITH. 

1  IN  vain  would  boasting  reason  find 

The  path  to  happiness  and  God; 
Her  weak  directions  leave  the  mind 
Bewilder'd  in  a  doubtful  road. 

2  Jesus,  thy  words  alone  impart 

Eternal  life;  on  these  I  live; 
Diviner  comforts  cheer  my  heart, 
Than  all  the  pow'rs  of  nature  give. 

3  Here  let  my  constant  feet  abide; 

Thou  art  the  true,  the  living  way: 
Let  thy  good  spirit  be  my  guide 

To  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day. 

4  The  various  forms  that  men  devise, 

To  shake  my  faith  with  treach'rous  art, 
I  scorn,  as  vanity  and  lies, 

And  bind  thy  gospel  to  my  heart. 


INCARNATION.  219 

JVo.  285.— p.  m. 

INCARNATION. 

1  O  FOR  a  Seraph's  golden  lyre, 

With  chords  of  light,  and  tones  of  fire, 

To  sing  that  wond'rous  love 
Which  brought  a  Deity  below, 
To  save  an  erring  race  from  wo, 

And  give  them  joys  above. 

2  0  may  that  love  inspire  my  soul, 
'Till  such  ecstatic  numbers  roll 

As  are  by  angels  given; 
To  tell  Redemption's  wond'rous  plan, 
How  Heaven  descended  down  to  man, 

That  man  might  rise  to  Heaven. 

3  His  creatures  fell — no  pitying  eye, 
No  powerful  arm  to  save,  was  nigh, 

Or  aid  our  feeble  powers; 
He  saw — He  came — He  fought  alone, 
And  conquer'd  evils  not  his  own, 

That  we  might  conquer  ours. 

4  Temptation's  thorny  path  He  trod, 
In  form,  a  man — in  soul,  a  God, 

And  trod  the  path  alone; 
In  vain  the  direst  fiends  assail'd, 
His  might/arm  of  power  prevail'd, 

And  hell  was  overthrown. 

5  He  pass'd  the  dismal  vale  of  death— 
The  human  form  resignM  its  breath, 

And  like  a  mortal  died, 


220  CONSECRATION. 

But  death  was  erush'd  beneath  His  feet, 
He  rose  a  God  and  man  complete, 
His  human  glorified. 

6  Amazing  Mercy! — love  immense! 
Surpassing  every  human  sense, 

Since  time  and  sense  began! 
That  man  might  shun  the  realms  of  pain, 
And  know  and  love  his  God  again, 

His  God  became  a  man! 

No.  286.— c.  m. 
CONSECRATION. 

1  ARISE,  O  King  of  Grace!  arise, 

And  enter  to  thy  rest; 
Thy  church  awaits,  with  longing  eyes, 
To  be  so  richly  blest. 

2  Enter  with  all  thy  glorious  train, 

Thy  spirit  and  thy  word; 
All  that  the  ark  did  once  contain 
Could  no  such  grace  afford. 

3  Almighty  Lord,  accept  our  vows, 

Here  let  thy  praises  swell; 
To  thee  we  consecrate  this  house, 
Here  let  thy  presence  dwell. 

4  Here  let  thy  crown  and  sceptre  shine, 

Till  every  tongue  shall  own 
That  thou,  blest  Lord!  art  all  divine, 
That  thou  art  god  alone. 


CONSECRATION. — MIRIAM'S  SONG.       221 

•/Vo.  287.-0.  m. 

1  JESUS  is  God,  and  God  alone, 

O,  be  this  truth  confest, 
For  'tis  the  sure  foundation  stone 
On  which  the  church  shall  rest. 

2  Though  modern  builders  pass  it  by, 

And  scribes  and  priests  reject, 
On  this  blest  truth,  which  they  deny, 
We  now  the  church  erect. 

3  Though  earth  and  hell  against  it  join, 

Yet  must  this  building  rise: 
The  work,  Almighty  God,  is  thine, 
And  wond'rous  in  our  eyes. 

4  Here  will  we  take  our  joyful  rest, 

Nor  e'er  from  Salem  roam: 
For  ever,  and  for  ever  blest, 
In  this,  our  happy  home. 

JVb.  288.— p.  m. 

MIRIAM'S  SONG. 

1  SOUND  the  loud  timbrel  o'er  Egypt's  dark 
sea, 
Jehovah  has  triumph'd,  his  people  are  free. 

Singi  for  the  pride  of  the  tyrant  is  broken, 
His  chariots,  his  horsemen,  all  splendid  and 
brave; 
How  vain  was  their  boasting!  the  Lord  hath 
but  spoken, 
And  chariots  and  horsemen  are  sunk  in  the 
wave,  U  2 


£22  BAPTISM. 

2  Praise  to  the  conqueror,  praise  to  the  Lord, 
His  word  was  our  arrow,  his  breath  was  our 
sword. 
Who  shall  return  to  tell  Egypt  the  story 
Of  those  she  sent  forth  in  the  hour  of  her 
pride? 
For  the  Lord  hath  look'd  out  from  his  pillar 
of  glory, 
And  all  her  brave  thousands  are  dash'd  in  the 
tide. 

No.  289.— c.  m. 

BAPTISM. 

1  JESUS,  our  God,  we  come  to  thee, 

And  bring  our  infant  race; 
In  thine  own  kingdom  may  they  be; 
O  give  them  there  a  place. 

2  What  thou  appointest  we  obey, 

As  guided  by  thy  Word, 
And  at  thy  feet  our  children  lay; 
Receive  and  own  them,  Lord. 

3  When  on  this  earth,  thy  blessed  arms 

Embraced  the  infant  race; 
Thoubless'd  their  souls,  and  didst  from  harms 
Preserve  them  by  thy  grace. 

4  Our  offspring,  now  baptiz'd,  are  giv'n 

To  thee  our  God  and  Lord: 
O  lead  them  in  the  way  to  heav'n, 
And  teach  them  by  thy  Word. 


BAPTISM.  223 

5  In  thy  new  church  may  they  abide, 
In  truth  and  goodness  rise; 
Be  thou  alone  their  God  and  guide, 
Till  rais'd  to  better  skies. 

No.  290.— l.  m. 

1  EXCEPT  a  man  be  born  again 
His  life  is  sin,  his  end  is  pain: 
He  walks  in  error's  darkest  night, 
Nor  sees  the  beams  of  heav'nly  light. 

2  Far  from  the  Truth  he  loves  to  roam, 
Forgetting  Heaven,  his  bliss,  his  home; 
He  seeks  on  earth  the  joys  of  love, 
Nor  thinks  of  God,  nor  looks  above. 

3  But  when  the  Spirit's  holy  wind 
Blows  on  the  soul  and  moves  the  mind, 
He  sees  his  sins,  his  sorrows,  all; 
And  mercy!  mercyl  is  his  call. 

4  Bless'd  Shepherd,  these  have  sought  thy  face 
And  now  desire  to  know  thy  grace; 

They  own  thee  as  their  God  and  King, 
Of  life  the  source,  of  bliss  the  spring. 

5  O!  while  they  here  confess  thy  name, 
Kindle  their  hearts;  their  minds  inflame 
With  pure  desire  to  walk  the  road 
Which  leads  them  to  thine  image,  God. 

6  Baptiz'd  with  water,  they  confess 
Their  wish  to  follow  righteousness; 
To  take  the  cross,  to  conquer  sin, 
And  seek  a  holiness  within. 


224  BAPTISM. 

JVb.  291.— c.  m. 

1  ATTEND,  ye  children  of  your  God; 

Ye  heirs  of  glory  hear, 
For  accents  so  divine  as  these 
Might  charm  the  dullest  ear. 

2  Baptized  into  your  Saviour's  name, 

Your  souls  to  sin  should  die; 
With  Christ  your  Lord  to  live  anew, 
With  Christ  to  dwell  on  high. 

3  There,  on  his  holy  throne  he  sits, 

With  robes  divinely  fair; 
Yet  owns  himself  your  Saviour  still, 
And  your  forerunner  there. 

4  Rise  from  earthly  trifles,  rise 

On  wings  of  truth  and  love; 
Above,  your  choicest  treasure  lies, 
And  be  your  hearts  above. 

5  But  earth  and  sin  would  drag  us  down, 

When  we  attempt  to  fly: 
Lord,  may  thy  strong  attractive  pow'r 
Raise  us,  and  fix  us  high. 

No.  292.— 8s  &  7s. 

HEAR  the  bless'd  Redeemer  call  you, 

Listen  to  his  gracious  voice; 
Dread  no  ills  that  can  befall  you, 

While  you  make  his  ways  your  choice: 
Jesus  says,  "Let  each  believer 

<c  Be  baptized  in  my  name:" 
He  himself  in  Jordan's  river 

Was  immersed  beneath  the  stream, 


INDEX. 


Almighty  Lord  to  thee  we  raise 

As  showers  on  meadows  newly  mown, 

All  hail,  mysterious  King! 

All  ye  who  faithful  servants  arc,      - 

Another  six  days'  work  is  done, 

Awake,  my  soul,  lift  up  thine  eyes, 

Author  of  good,  we  rest  on  thee,     - 

Almighty  Father,  gracious  Lord!     - 

A  song  of  gratitude  begin, 

Arise,  O  King  of  grace!  arise, 

As  when  the  weary  traveller  gains, 

Ah!  see  that  lifeless  clay, 

Almighty  Saviour!  God  of  love! 

Arise!  ye  happy  christians,  rise, 

Awake,  my  soul,  awake,  and  sing, 

Away  with  our  sorrows  and  fears, 

Almighty  Lord,  thou  just  and  true, 

Above  these  narrow  scenes  of  night, 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise, 

Arise,  rejoice,  ye  favoured  race, 

A  friend  and  sister,  lo,  is  dead! 

All  glory  to  God  in  the  sky, 

And  will  th'  eternal  King! 

Awake,  our  drowsy  souls, 

Amazing  beauteous  change! 

All  glorious  God,  what  hymns  of  praise 

Alas!  what  hourly  dangers  rise! 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun, 

Attend,  ye  children  of  your  God, 

Blest  is  the  man  who  shuns  the  place, 
Behold,  the  morning  sun, 
Behold,  the  rising  dawn  appears, 
Bless'd  are  the  humble  souls,  who  see 
Begin  the  song,  aloud  rejoice, 
Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
Bless,  O  my  soul,  the  God  of  love, 
Begin  my  soul,  th*  exalted  lay! 


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INDEX. 


Blest  is  the  man  who  dies  in  peace! 
Behold  the  lily's  silken  vest, 
Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds       - 

Come  faith  divine,  thy  pow'rs  impart,    - 
Come,  Saviour  Jesu,  from  above! 
Christ  the  Lord,  is  ris'n  to-day! 
Come  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart, 
Come,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 
Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs, 
Come  sound  his  praise  abroad, 
Come,  let  us  join  the  prophet's  song", 

Down  from  the  worlds  of  radiant  light 
Do  angels  bow  before  thy  throne, 

Engaged  in  thy  worship,  O  Lord, 
Eternal  Source  of  ev'ry  joy! 
Eternal  God,  Almighty  cause, 
Except  a  man  be  born  again, 

Founded  on  truth  thy  church  shall  rise  - 
Full  forty  years  was  Israel  lead, 
Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love, 
Father  of  mercies!  in  thy  word, 
Father  of  all!  Eternal  Mind! 
Far  from  these  scenes  of  night, 
For  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 

Great  God  we  give  thee  praise, 
Great  God  of  heav'n,  it  cannot  be, 
Great  God  we  sing  that  mighty  hand 
Give  to  the  Lord  a  new  made  song, 
God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 
Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
God  of  the  seas!  thine  awful  voice, 
Glory  to  thee,  my  God!  this  night 
Glory  to  God  on  high!     - 
God  is  our  Sun,  he  makes  our  day, 
God's  perfect  law  converts  the  soul, 
Great  is  the  Lord  our  God, 


INDEX. 


CCXXV11 


Great  is  the  Lord!  our  souls  adore, 
God  reigns;  events  in  order  flow, 
Great  God!  whose  all-pervading*  eye, 
Great  God!  thy  peerless  excellence, 
Great  God!  our  joyful  thanks  to  thee, 
God  of  eternity!  from  thee, 
God  is  in  his  Holy  Temple, 
Hark!  the  skies  with  music  sound, 
Hark,  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes 
How  happy  when  we  meet, 
Hail  happy  day  the  type  of  rest, 
He  rose,  he  rose,  the  mighty  God,  - 
How  vain  are  all  things  here  below! 
How  are  thy  servants  bless'd,  O  Lord, 
Hark,  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy, 
How  beauteous  are  their  feet, 
How  oft,  alas!  this  wretched  heart, 
How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies, 
How  long  shall  earth's  alluring  toys, 
Happy  the  heart  where  graces  reign, 
High  in  the  Heavens,  eternal  God, 
How  bless'd  are  they  who  always  keep, 
How  blest  are  they,  O  gracious  Lord, 
Happy  the  church!  thou  sacred  place, 
Had  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews, 
How  precious  is  the  book  divine, 
How  blest  the  sacred  tie  that  binds, 
How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear, 
Hail  great  Creator,  wise  and  good! 
How  shall  we  sinners  come  before, 
Hear  the  bless'd  Redeemer  call  you, 
Humble  souls  who  seek  salvation, 
I  see  a  host  of  foes,         - 
I  'm  not  asham'd  to  own  my  Lord, 
I  would  resolve  with  all  my  heart, 
I  want  a  principle  within, 
In  vain  would  boasting  reason  find, 
Imposture  shrinks  from  light, 


CCXXV1I1 


INDEX. 


Jehovah  Lord,  to  thee  we  raise, 
Jesus,  our  God,  we  come  to  thee, 
Jesus,  thou  king",  enthroned  on  high, 
Jesus,  thou  sun  of  love  divine, 
Jesu's  mercy  let  us  sing1, 
Jehovah,  Lord  of  truth  divine, 
Jerusalem  arise  and  sing*, 
Jehovah  reigns  the  mighty  Lord, 
Jerusalem  thou  church  divine, 
Jesus,  God  of  all  creation, 
Jesu,  Saviour  of  my  soul, 
Jesus  the  Man  of  love  we  sing", 
Jesus,  from  whom  all  blessing's  flow, 
Jesus,  our  God,  we  come  to  thee, 
Jesus,  this  infant  now  we  bring1, 
Jesus,  where'er  thy  people  meet, 
Jesus,  I  love  thy  sacred  name, 
Jesus  in  whom  the  Godhead's  rays, 
Jesus,  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun, 
Jesus  is  God,  and  God  alone, 


1 

222 
3 
4 
12 
55 
57 
58 
59 

100 

114 
39 

153 

124 

125 
81 

172 

154 

160 
10 

221  • 


Li glit  of  life,  the  great  Messiah, 
Lo!  he  comes,  in  clouds  descending", 
Lo!  what  a  glorious  sight  appears, 
Lo!  what  a  pleasing  sight, 
Lord,  at  thy  sacred  feet, 
Lord  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing,  - 
Lord  of  life,  all  praise  excelling,     - 
Lord  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear, 
Lord  in  thy  great,  thy  glorious   name, 
Lord  of  the  worlds  above, 
Let  party  names  no  more, 
Let  all  the  earth  their  voices  raise, 
Let  ev'ry  mortal  ear  attend, 
Let  all  the  heathen  writers  join, 
Let  faith  suppress  each  rising  fear, 
Laden  with  gui!t  and  full  of  fears, 


24 

34 
211 
170 

70 

74 
175 
202 
195 

89 
167 
178 
129 

22 
195 

20 


INDEX. 

Life  has  a  soft  and  silver  thread, 
Lord,  all  I  am  is  known  to  thee, 
Loud  let  the  tuneful  trumpet  sound, 

My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 
My  God,  what  silken  cords  are  thine! 
My  God,  since  thou  hast  rais'd  me  up, 
My  God,  the  visits  of  thy  face, 

My  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  springs,     - 

My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be, 

My  God,  my  portion,  and  my  love, 

My  Saviour,  my  almighty  Friend, 

My  soul,  triumphant  in  the  Lord, 

My  soul  with  joy  attend 

My  song"  shall  bless  the  Lord  of  all, 

Mortals  awake,  with  angels  join, 

Now  diffuse  thy  holy  spirit, 
Now  to  our  God  a  song  of  praise, 
Now  blessing,  honour,  glory,  praise, 
Now  God  reveals  his  glorious  name, 
Now  begin  the  heav'nly  theme, 
Now  let  our  souls  on  wings  sublime, 
Now  may  the  God  of  grace  and  pow'r, 
Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 
Not  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth, 
Not  from  relentless  fate's  dark  womb,     - 

Our  Jesus  is  both  God  and  Man, 
O  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
O  for  a  heart  that  ?s  pure  and  clean, 
O  happy  man,  thy  Makers'  care, 
On  wings  of  faith,  ye  christian  souls,  arise, 
Once  more  do  we  enjoy  the  sign, 
O  how  shall  we  adore  that  name, 
O  thou,  to  wiiose  all  searching  sight, 
Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead, 
O  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone, 
O  God  my  grateful  soul  aspires, 
O  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways, 
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INDEX. 


O'er  mountain  tops,  the  mount  of  God, 

O  God  we  praise  thee,  and  confess, 

O  happy  church,  celestial  bride, 

O  Lord,  how  worthy  of  our  love, 

O  come,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing", 

O  God  of  Jacob,  by  whose  hand, 

Our  God  can  re-create,  - 

O  what  a  beauteous  scene,       - 

O  Lord!  my  Saviour  and  my  king! 

Oh!  how  my  fears  the  dangers  move, 

O  for  a  Seraph's  golden  lyre, 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  adore  his  name, 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  who  reigns  above,     - 

Praise  ye  the  Lord!  'tis  good  to  raise, 

Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise, 

Praise  to  the  Lord  of  boundless  might, 

Pilgrims  to  Zion's  City  bound, 

Rapt  into  future  times  the  prophet  sung, 

Rejoice,  ye  happy  souls,  rejoice, 

Rise  ev'ry  heart  and  ev'ry  tongue, 

Rich  in  mercy,  Jesus  reigns, 

Redemption  claims  our  highest  lays, 

See  from  the  tomb  the  Saviour  rise! 

See  slow  and  solemn  move  along, 

Say,  who  is  she  that  looks  abroad, 

See  Gabriel  swift  descend  to  earth, 

Salvation  doth  to  God  belong, 

Should  nature's  charms,  to  please  the  eye, 

Sing  to  the  Lord,  who  loud  proclaims, 

So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express,     - 

Supreme  and  universal  light, 

Sound  the  loud  timbrel  o'er  Egypt's  dark  sea. 

There  is  a  world  the  world  of  mind, 

The  great  Jehovah  praise,       - 

This,  this  is  the  God  we  adore, 

To  God  be  praises  giv'n, 

Thy  name  we  extol,  Jehovah  our  King, 


INDEX.  CCXXXl 

There  is  a  stream  whose  gentle  flow       -         -  \f 

To  welcome  Jesus,  God  of  love,               -         -  31 

The  joyful  happy  day  appears,         -  36 

Thro*  all  the  various  shifting  scene,         -         -  44 

To  God  the  only  wise, 45 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare,  48 

The  holy  city  see, 56 

'Tis  good  to  praise  Jehovah's  name,         -         -  6/ 

To  thee,  my  God  and  friend,            ...  69 

The  Lord  is  here,  let  us  adore,         ...  72 

Thine  earthly  sabbaths  Lord,  we  love,     -         -  98 

The  state  of  conflict  now  is  past,              -         -  105 

The  cross  of  Jesus  purifies,             -         -         -  112 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight,      -         -         -  119 

This  is  a  feast  of  love, 128 

Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days,         -         -  138 

Through  all  the  changing  scenes  af  life,          -  79 

The  spacious  firmament  on  high,              -         -  188 

To  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord,             -         -         -  129 

Tho'  troubles  assail  and  dangers  affright,        -  53 

The  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord,      -         -  189 

The  Lord  himself,  the  mighty  Lord,  52 

The  Lord  of  Glory  is  my  light,        ...  65 

Thy  mercy  Lord,  my  only  hope,      -         -         -  207 

To  God  I  lift  my  eves,     -         ...  J96 

To  our  Almighty  Maker,  God,         ...  30 

Thou  Lord,  in  heav'n  has  placed  thy  throne,  180 

Thou  art  my  portion,  O  my  God!               -         -  104 

Thy  word  is  like  a  heav'nly  light,             -         -  21 

Thy  mercies  fill  the  earth,  O  Lord,         -         -  158 

To  bless  thy  chosen  race,         ....  181 

Thou  vain  intruding  world  depart!           -         -  213 

Thy  servant,  Lord,  receive,               -         -         -  126 

Th'  uplifted  eye,  and  bended  knee,           -         -  92 

Thus  saith  the  first,  the  great  command,         -  168 

The  kingdom  Lord,  belongs  to  thee,        -         -  66 
Thou  pow'r  supreme!  by  whose  command  we  live,  185 

To  thee  my  God!  my  days  are  known,     -         -  208 


CCXXXll  INDEX. 

Thy  ceaseless  unexhausted  love,              -  -         208 

The  christian  world  has  lain,           -         -  -           11 

Triumphant  Lord!  thy  goodness  reigns,  -         184 

Teach  me,  O  teach  me,  Lord!  thy  way,  -         198 

There  is  a  gem  more  pearly  bright,  -  -  171 
Thine  influence,  Lord,  is  felt,  ...  205 
Vital  spark  of  heav'nly  flame!         ...         148 

We  read  the  holy  Word  with  joy,  16 

We  sing  th'  almighty  pow'r  of  God,         -  -         190 

When  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God!  43 

When  earthly  comforts  fade  away,  47 

When  I  survey  the  world,        -  137 

When  danger,  wo,  or  death  is  nigh,         -  -         193 

When  we  are  rais'd  from  deep  distress,  -         192 

When  fainting  in  the  sultry  waste,           -  -         158 

When  life's  tempestuous  storms  are  o'er,  -         151 

With  one  consent  let  all  the  earth,           -  -           75 

Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die!  -  -  148 
While  shepherds  watch'd  their  flocks  by  night,       186 

Whilst  thee  I  seek,  protecting  pow'r,      -  -         214 

Who  's  this  that  on  the  tempest  rides,  -           11 

Where  two  or  three  with  sweet  accord,  -           94 

Wherewith  shall  guilty  man  appear,         -  -          93 

What  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page,  22 

Who  gracious  Father!  can  complain,  53 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest,            -  99 

Ye  sons  of  men  in  sacred  lays,         -  140 

Ye  humble  souls,  approach  your  God,  84 

Ye  little  flock,  whom  Jesus  feeds,             -  -        215 

Ye  sons  of  men,  come,  seek  the  Lord,  -           96 

Zeal  is  the  pure  and  heav'nly  flame,        -  -         216 


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